A chip fryer does a lot more than chips. Chicken burgers, fish, apple pies, veggie burgers and almost anything else you fancy can go through it, frozen or fresh, which makes it one of the easiest ways to widen your menu and your takings.
Using an LPG fryer
Turn on the gas, set the thermostat to regulate the oil temperature, ignite the burners and wait for the oil to come up to heat. Lower your chips in slowly in the basket, and when they are done, tip them into a chip scuttle to keep them warm, or a deep baking tray lined with greaseproof paper does the same job on a budget.
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When the oil turns dark or black, change it immediately; it has seen better days, your food will taste of old oil, and the fryer will start smoking. Buy good quality oil, it genuinely lasts longer than the cheap stuff, and do not run the oil hotter than the food needs. Follow the manufacturer’s temperatures.
The easy way to clean a fryer
Clean the fryer when you change the oil so it is one job, not two. Drain the old oil, refill with water and a little washing up liquid, and fire the fryer up. When the water is bubbling hot, turn it off and go over the inside with a light scouring pad to lift the baked on grease. Drain, flush, drain, flush until the grease is gone, then refill with fresh oil.
Choosing a fryer
Think about what you will actually serve. Mainly chips needs more capacity than the occasional portion. There are table top fryers, free standing fryers and twin basket models. Check anything you buy carries the CE/UKCA mark and is commercial grade. For new kit with a warranty, see the countertop fryers and free standing fryers at mobcater.com.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I change the oil in a catering fryer?
As soon as it turns dark or black. Old oil taints the food, smokes, and tells customers everything they need to know. Good quality oil lasts noticeably longer than cheap oil.
What is the easiest way to clean an LPG fryer?
Do it at oil change time: drain, boil water with a drop of washing up liquid in the tank, scour lightly, then drain and flush until clean.
What foods can a fryer cook besides chips?
Almost anything: chicken burgers, fish, apple pies, veggie burgers, frozen or fresh. It is one of the cheapest ways to widen a menu.