To run a successful foodservice business, it is essential to have the right equipment. If your commercial kitchen is powered by a deep fryer, then choosing the right size deep fryer will be a key factor in your kitchen’s productivity. Today we will teach you how to choose the best model among the many MARCHEF deep fryer models, saving you the trouble of choosing.
Consider the amount of food you will cook
The first step in choosing the right size commercial deep fryer is to consider the amount of food you will cook every day. By calculating data such as daily customer traffic, determine the number of foods such as French fries, fried chicken, fried fish, onion rings, etc. that need to be cooked per hour during the busiest period.
The hourly output of the fryer can be calculated based on the maximum oil capacity. Smaller ingredients such as French fries, chicken nuggets, and onion rings can be calculated based on twice the oil capacity, while larger chicken wings, chicken legs, and whole chickens can be calculated based on 1.5 times the oil capacity.
If you are still confused, let’s take an example:
Based on McDonald’s medium-sized French fries as the standard, assuming that a customer consumes 100g of French fries, and there are 300 French fries consumers during the “golden time period” (according to statistics, the peak revenue of restaurants in most areas is 6-9 pm), then the demand for French fries is 100g300/3=10kg/h. Converted to oil tank capacity 10/2/0.92=5.5L, considering other snacks and losses, you can choose our EF-132V double-tank fryer, Min/Max oil Cacacity: 6.5L2/9L*2, so that when one tank is frying French fries, the other tank can fry onion rings at the same time, and it is not easy to mix the food.
If you also sell fried whole chickens, then you also need a large-capacity fryer. A standard-sized fried chicken is calculated as 500g. If there are 100 customers ordering fried whole chickens during the “golden time period”, the oil tank capacity needs to be higher than 0.5*100/3/1.5/0.92=12.1L. Then our EF-83: Min/Max oil Cacacity: 9L/13.5L just meets your needs. Of course, you can also choose a vertical electric fryer EF-161VC: Oil Capacity: 12-14L, which is more convenient to operate than a desktop fryer for frying whole chickens.
Evaluate the available space in the kitchen
Another important factor to consider when choosing a commercial deep fryer is the available space in the kitchen. Measure the size of the area where you plan to place the deep fryer to ensure that it can be placed comfortably without interfering with other equipment or workflow. If your store is small, a desktop fryer or combination fryer will be more suitable for you than a vertical fryer.
Consider the Type of Food You’ll Be Frying
If you’re frying a variety of menu items of varying sizes and shapes, in addition to the previously mentioned choice of a dual-vat fryer, you can also choose to place multiple smaller fryer baskets within a large fryer to accommodate different cooking needs.
Determine Your Budget and Operating Costs
When choosing a commercial fryer, it’s important to consider your budget and operating costs. Larger fryers with greater capacity may come with higher energy consumption. Consider your budgetary constraints and weigh the initial investment against long-term operating costs to find a fryer that fits your financial needs.
Consider Power and Installation Requirements
Finally, consider the power and installation requirements for your commercial fryer. Make sure your kitchen has the proper electrical or gas connections to support the fryer you choose. Also, consider any ventilation or safety requirements for installing the fryer to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Conclusion
Choosing the right size commercial fryer for your business is essential to meeting your production needs, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring the success of your food service operation. By considering factors such as the amount of food you’ll be cooking, the space available in your kitchen, the type of food you’ll be frying, your budget and operating costs, and power and installation requirements, you can choose a fryer that meets your needs and helps you achieve your business goals.