Whether it is a small food truck or a large chain restaurant, deep fryer is essential in any commercial kitchen. When looking for new equipment, you will notice that there are a wide variety of options, including gas and electric power. Although the differences may seem subtle, each features and functions may affect how it fits into the kitchen. Before making a decision, here are some details to consider when choosing a commercial gas or electric fryer.
| Commercial Gas Fryer | Commercial Electric Fryer | |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | A commercial gas fryer heats oil with a burner powered by natural gas or liquid propane. The gas flame heats the burner beneath or on the sides of the frypot. | A commercial electric fryer heats the oil with a heating element directly in the oil. The element is powered by a wall outlet or another electrical source. |
| Benefits | Higher temperatures & faster heat times | Easy installation |
| If the heating element is powered by natural gas or liquid propane, the fryer can heat up quickly and reach higher temperatures. | Since it doesn’t require connection to a gas valve, installation and location are very convenient. All you have to do is plug the unit into an electrical outlet and start frying. | |
| More high-capacity options | Space-saving & mobile options | |
| Typically, gas models are available in higher capacities. In fact, some manufacturers offer commercial gas fryers that can hold nearly 130 pounds. | Some electric fryers come in drop-in or countertop models. This is ideal for small or remote commercial kitchens that lack space. | |
| Common in commercial kitchens | Efficient start-up & recovery | |
| Whether it’s a large restaurant or small tavern, most commercial kitchens have a natural gas hookup. As a result, most staff and technicians are more familiar with a gas model. | The heating element in an electric model is submerged directly in the oil. Since it doesn’t heat the frypot before the oil, the process is much more efficient and makes recovery between fry cycles quicker. | |
| Reason To Choose | If you operate a larger restaurant or commercial kitchen, a commercial gas fryer should be under heavy consideration. Their ability to heat up oil and food quickly means you can whip up a wide variety of products without hesitation. Also, with high-capacity models that are wide and deep, you can hold more food to meet high demands. | A commercial electric fryer is perfect for small kitchens, such as taverns and pop-up restaurants. While some models might not have a large capacity, you still can fry up medium batches of French fries, donuts and other items quickly. This model also is ideal for food trucks, carnivals or on-the-go kitchens since it’s difficult to connect to natural gas lines or liquid propane tanks remotely. |
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