Types of Deep Fryers
As the name implies, a deep fryer is a cooking instrument that is used for deep-frying foods. It is a technique that requires the food being cooked to be completely submerged in hot oil. At home, we often use a deep saucepan for the purpose. We don’t call it a deep fryer, but that is exactly what it does – deep fry. What most people are not aware of is that there are several types of deep fryers.
Aside from the trusty deep saucepan, there are electric and propane deep fryers used in the home. There is also heavy duty fryers used for commercial purposes. Electric fryers are cool in that they have built-in thermostats for measuring temperature. Propane fryers are used mostly for outdoor cooking. The commercial types are those that we see in restaurants.