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In the catering industry, especially for shops that specialize in fried chicken, the Commercial Chicken Deep Fryer is undoubtedly a crucial piece of equipment. It not only determines the taste and quality of fried chicken, but also has a key impact on the efficiency of serving food, which in turn affects the operation of the entire shop.
The Working Principle
The Commercial Chicken Deep Fryer mainly uses oil as a heat transfer medium. When the fryer is powered on or ignited, the heating element quickly heats the oil to the set temperature. Generally speaking, the oil temperature required for frying chicken is between 160℃-180℃. When the chicken is placed in the hot oil, the high heat of the oil quickly vaporizes the moisture on the surface of the chicken, forming a crispy shell, while the heat continues to transfer, cooking the inside of the chicken until it is cooked through. This rapid heating process can lock in the juice inside the chicken, giving the fried chicken an excellent taste of crispy outside and tender inside.
Characteristics of Different Types of Fryers
Gas Fryers
Gas fryers use natural gas or liquefied gas as energy. It heats up very quickly and can raise the oil temperature to the required temperature in a short time, greatly shortening the waiting time. It is very suitable for situations with a large number of orders during peak hours. For example, during lunch and dinner hours, a large number of customers order food, and the gas fryer can quickly serve the food. Moreover, the gas fryer has good temperature stability during the continuous heating process, which can ensure that the frying temperature of each batch of fried chicken is consistent, thereby ensuring the stability of the taste. However, when using a gas fryer, it is necessary to pay attention to the good ventilation of the installation location and to be equipped with a professional smoke exhaust duct to exhaust the exhaust gas generated by combustion.
Electric fryer
The electric fryer heats the oil by heating the electric heating tube. It has the advantages of cleanliness and hygiene, does not produce combustion exhaust gas, and is more friendly to the environment in the store. The temperature control of the electric fryer is usually more precise, and can be accurate to 1°C or even lower. Some high-end electric fryers are also equipped with an intelligent temperature control system, which can preset multiple temperature and time modes according to different ingredients and frying requirements. For example, for different parts of chicken such as chicken legs and chicken wings, different frying parameters can be set to ensure the optimization of frying effect. The operation of electric deep fryers is relatively simple, and the technical requirements for employees are relatively low, which reduces the training cost.
Key features cannot be ignored
Precise temperature control
Precise temperature control is one of the core features of commercial deep fryers. The right oil temperature is the key to frying delicious fried chicken. If the oil temperature is too high, the surface of the chicken will quickly burn, while the inside may not be cooked through; if the oil temperature is too low, the chicken will absorb too much oil, become greasy and taste bad. High-quality deep fryers are equipped with high-precision thermostats, which can control the oil temperature fluctuation within a very small range, ensuring that each batch of fried chicken can achieve the ideal taste and color.
Large capacity design
For commercial use, the capacity of the deep fryer is directly related to the ability to serve. A large-capacity deep fryer can fry more chicken at a time, improving work efficiency. Some large chain fried chicken restaurants use deep fryer baskets that can accommodate multiple whole chickens or a large number of chicken nuggets at the same time, which can quickly meet customer order needs during peak hours, reduce customer waiting time, and improve customer satisfaction.
Easy to clean and maintain
Cleaning and maintenance of catering equipment is essential. Commercial deep fryers should be designed with ease of cleaning in mind. For example, the frying basket and liner are easily removable, allowing employees to thoroughly clean them after business hours to remove residual grease and food residues. Some deep fryers are also equipped with an automatic oil filter system that can filter impurities in the oil during or after frying, extending the life of the oil while also reducing the difficulty of cleaning.
