Deep fried food can be found in restaurants across America. The primary method of deep frying food is with the aid of a deep fat fryer. These fryers are commonplace in commercial fast-food venues, as well as in house-hold kitchens. more »

Deep fat fryers are great to have at home to make homemade french fries, donuts and fried chicken. Although you can re-use the oil in your fryer, you will need to clean it out occasionally, particularly if the oil has turned rancid. Of course you can't clean a deep fat fryer in the dishwasher, but you can clean it thoroughly by hand if you are careful. more »

Deep-fat fryers are often used commercially in fast-food chains and other restaurants that cook a wide variety of foods that are fried. They are highly mobile and can also be used at places like food or state fairs where French fries and other fried foods are made to order. Deep-fat fryers can be used at home as well, but cleaning them can be a hassle. If you keep up with a regular cleaning schedule, your fryer will be much easier to maintain. more »

Deep-fat fryers are used to create foods that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The entire outside surface of the food is cooked evenly by the heated oil. New recipes are developed all the time to create deep-fat fried sensations, from deep-fried snack cakes to deep-fried candy bars. more »

Admittedly so, deep fat fryers do not have the best of reputations. Most healthy individuals avoid eating deep fried food if they can help it. The reason deep fried food is so unhealthy is because of the oil that absorbs into the food as it is being cooked. The temperature of the oil is what allows the oil to penetrate the food. The food is dry if it is overcooked. more »

Deep fryers have made cooking fried foods at home simple and quick, but they have a tendency to leave a greasy mess behind. If allowed to accumulate, grease spatters often burn to the top and outside of the fryer and become difficult to clean off. With a few quick tips, and some scrubbing, your deep fryer and look like new again and stay that way. more »

To get the most out of your deep-fat fryer, you have to cook your food at a high temperature to prevent the oil from penetrating the food and making it greasy. For delectable results, food specialists recommend you use peanut oil in your deep fryer. more »

A turkey fryer is a large deep-fat fryer consisting of a burner and a large stock pot with lid. Many turkey fryers also include a removable perforated basket which can be used for frying or steaming smaller items such as shrimp. Using this large fryer for shrimp is a good way to fry large quantities of shrimp at one time, perfect for entertaining guests or cooking for a party. more »

Top of any sandwich connoisseur’s favorites is this classic delight, a hybrid of French toast with grilled ham and cheese. Restaurants vary from place to place about exactly how this is cooked, whether on a flat top grill or in a deep-fat fryer. The latter is much quicker but also more greasy, and most people don’t have the machinery in their kitchens. This preparation method takes almost twice as long to make, but it’s healthier and naturally more flavorful. Any meal you make just doesn’t get any better than when you make a Monte Cristo sandwich. Serves 2. more »