Choosing a professional fryer for restaurants requires a careful assessment of the kitchen’s needs and the dishes to be prepared. By carefully considering the type of menu, work volumes, energy efficiency and ease of maintenance, it is possible to select the equipment that will improve both the quality of the dishes served and the operational efficiency of the kitchen.
The professional fryer for the meat restaurant
When frying meat, the key to excellent results is to choose a professional restaurant fryer that can maintain a constant temperature despite the immersion of large pieces that tend to cool the oil. High-performance units with a good heat recovery system are ideal for this purpose. They are able to quickly recover the oil temperature while maintaining an efficient workflow. It is important that the professional catering fryer provides even cooking, which is essential to ensure that each piece of meat is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
When frying, meat can easily release fat and residue, which can lead to faster oil saturation. A fryer with an oil filtering system helps keep the oil clean for longer, ensuring better frying quality.
The professional fryer for the fish restaurant
Fish requires special attention to prevent it from absorbing too much oil or becoming too greasy. Cooking is more delicate to prevent it from drying out or overcooking on the outside before the inside is ready. Professional restaurant fryers with precise temperature control and systems that minimise oil contact with air preserve the lightness and crispness of fried fish. The ability to control temperature is essential when frying different types of fish, which may require specific temperatures. It is also preferable to have a professional restaurant fryer dedicated to fish only, to avoid contamination from other flavours, or to have equipment with two baskets to differentiate the foods being fried.
The professional fryer for vegetables
Fried vegetables, such as fried potatoes, onions, courgettes or aubergines, can benefit from the use of professional catering fryers that provide enough space in the basket to prevent the pieces from sticking together and to achieve even cooking. A basket that is large enough to hold an adequate quantity without being overloaded will improve the quality of the frying. Accurate temperature control allows you to adjust the heat to suit your needs. Different vegetables may require different cooking temperatures for optimum results.
Vegetables can also contain natural acids that can damage metal surfaces. It is best to choose professional catering fryers made from corrosion-resistant materials such as high quality stainless steel.
Capacity and cleanliness of professional catering fryers
The capacity of the professional fryer is an important factor in choosing the right equipment. It is important to choose a model that can adequately handle the workload without slowing down or stopping. Professional fryers come in a range of sizes, from counter-top models, ideal for limited space or smaller quantities of food, to models with one or more larger bowls, suitable for intensive use.
Ease of cleaning is also key to maintaining high standards of hygiene and reducing maintenance time. Using equipment with easily removable components and materials that do not retain odours simplifies operations. Some advanced models of professional catering fryers include oil filtration systems that can extend the life of the frying oil and reduce operating costs.
Desco professional restaurant fryers
Desco’s professional fryers are the ideal partner for your kitchen equipment, offering the best support for the preparation of perfect and delicious fried food. The wide range of models makes it easy to find the solution that best suits your needs and the space available. You can choose the capacity size and the number of bowls. The advantage of double-bowl fryers is that, as they do not interlock, the baskets can be placed in separate compartments. In this way, the oil used is different between the bowls and does not mix.
Desco equipment is available with electric, gas or high efficiency power supply via one burner inside the bowl and two outside. All models are designed to optimise consumption and are 20% more efficient than other products on the market.
Desco professional fryers are manufactured in stainless steel with a Scotch-Brite finish, with high power and a large heating surface. They are equipped with a bowl filter and have rounded corners for easy cleaning.
