If you cannot imagine your life without French fries, then you should definitely buy a deep fryer. In it you can cook not only potatoes, but also donuts, brushwood, pasties, fruits in batter, mushrooms, fish and even meat. When choosing, you need to carefully read the parameters and choose the most suitable model for you.
Cooking in a deep fat fryer allows you to preserve minerals and vitamins in food. Thanks to the crispy crust, the juice from meat or fish remains inside the product, and the dish turns out to be unusually tender and juicy. The advantages of a deep fryer are obvious from a culinary point of view, but from a nutritional point of view, you should not get too carried away and constantly eat a lot of foods fried in oil.
What you need to know before buying
Fryer parameters to look out for when choosing:
Bowl Shape The
choice here is small - square or round. Choose according to the available space in the kitchen and your taste. Fish lovers should be aware that models with a square bowl are more suitable for cooking fish.
Oil Consumption
Typically, this should be sufficient for more than 10 preparations. Although it would be better to change it more often - healthier. The less its consumption for cooking one portion, the more economical your fryer. A kilogram of raw potatoes usually requires up to two liters of vegetable oil. But recently, new models with a rotating pan for frying allow you to use just a few tablespoons of oil for cooking with a golden crust!
Timer
It monitors the cooking time and notifies you with an audible signal that you can take out the finished dish. In some models equipped with a window, you can observe the cooking process and make adjustments to the temperature or cooking duration.
Thermostat
Usually all models are equipped with a mechanical temperature controller, most often with step regulation. The temperature range is from 150 to 190 degrees. There are models with continuously adjustable temperature, digital display, electronic control. Different temperature modes allow you to choose the best option for preparing dishes from various products - frozen, fish, mushrooms, meat or potatoes. At temperatures above 190 degrees, carcinogenic substances harmful to health begin to form in boiling oil.
Filters
Fryers are equipped with two types of filters - oil and anti-odor. Filters for retaining odors are stationary and removable, stationary can be washed, and removable cartridges need to be changed periodically. Oil paper filters are usually not standard and can be purchased separately. The convenience of using such filters lies in the fact that after cooking a fish dish, the oil can be immediately filtered and used to prepare a dessert.
Precautions
The body of the fryer, made of plastic or metal, prevents burns from contact with the surface of the appliance. The possibility of accidental opening of the lid during the frying process is completely excluded, which will protect against hot steam or oil splashes on the skin.
Correct care
Before proceeding with cleaning, it is necessary to drain all the oil from the bowl, it is better then to replace it with a new one. Sometimes the devices are equipped with containers for storing oil. The heating elements are always hidden, they are not subject to contamination, they do not require any maintenance. Thanks to the non-stick coating of the bowl, the fryer is very easy to care for, it is easy to clean from dirt, and the removable parts can even be washed in the dishwasher.
Make the right choice and enjoy cooking your favorite dishes!