A domestic deep fryer with a slotted spoon.
A deep fryer from the 1970s
A deep fat fryer is a device to deep fry foods. They are most commonly used in fast food establishments and chip shops. They are also popular for home use.
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Contents
- 1 Usage
- 2 Safety
- 3 Fire risks
- 4 See also
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Usage
Deep fat fryers have a basket where food is put to fry. Oil in the fryer is used to quickly cook the food. Most fryers operate in the temperature range of 140-200 °C (280-400 °F). Some commercial fryers have timers with an alarm, or automatic basket lifting and lowering devices. Some household fryers also have timers.
Safety
Deep fat fryers can be a safety risk. Oil is hot and can burn. They may also spit oil if too hot. Deep fat fryers have lids and other safety mechanisms to reduce this risk. The fryer must not have too much oil in it.
Fire risks
Although less dangerous than some frying methods, such as chip pans, deep fat fryers are known for being a dangerous fire risk and are a major cause of fire. They are difficult to extinguish and pouring water over hot oil can cause explosions. Many companies produce special extinguishers just for putting out fryers. These fires can also be extinguished by salt. Fryers should never be left unattended.
An Underwriters Laboratories produced video showing the dangers and fire hazards of deep fat fryers can be found here.
See also
- frying
- shallow frying
- Automated deep fryer
- Set-n-Forget cooker
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