What is a deep fat fryer?

One of the most delicious and far from the most useful ways of cooking is deep-frying. Of course, you can try to cook crispy potatoes in an ordinary frying pan, but the result is unlikely to be satisfactory. To create a free masterpiece you will need a deep fryer. Let’s figure out what it is.

What is a deep fryer?

Fry translated from English - fry. The main task of the device is frying the product in a large amount of vegetable oil or animal fat.

Deep fryer design

The purpose of the device is dictated by its structure. The deep fryer consists of:

• tanks for fat;
• heating elements;
• insulating plastic case;
• temperature regulator.

Also, various models may include special baskets for lowering the product into the deep fat, indicators, timers and displays, which are rather auxiliary options and do not change The main function of the device is to heat the oil to the desired temperature.

The main frying process takes place inside a metal container. Here, under the influence of hot oil, potatoes, fish, meat or vegetables reach readiness and are covered with a delicious golden crust. For convenience, you can use a special mesh container. First you need to put the food in it, and then gently lower it into the deep fryer and close the lid.

IMPORTANT!

Never cook with the top cover open. In addition to the fact that the process may be delayed, because the deep-frying cools down, you risk burning yourself with splashes or breathing in smoke.

The principle of operation of the deep fryer

Under the influence of heating elements, the deep fat is heated to operating temperature in order to heat the products that are lowered into it.

The container can be filled with the following oils:

• Sunflower refined. This is the cheapest but most inappropriate option. When frying, unpleasant smoke is released, the smell of which fills the entire kitchen. You have to cook with the hood turned on at full power, and the result is extremely far from perfect.

• Olivkov. It is even less suitable for cooking free dishes than sunflower. Having a low boiling point, it quickly breaks down into components, turning into a slightly appetizing mixture. It is better to season them with salad or use them when frying and stewing in a skillet.

• Peanuts. The most affordable oil, ideal for deep fryers. The finished product acquires a delicate nutty taste and a beautiful dark golden crust. You can cook meat, vegetable, and fish dishes in such a deep fat without fear of spoiling them.

• Sesame Refined. Also a great filler for frying. Wonderful aroma and consistently excellent results are guaranteed. Its only drawbacks are high cholesterol, which is extremely harmful to the body, and far from a low price.

• Melted. If you are tired of the classic taste of free dishes and want something special, this option is just perfect. Excellent creamy taste will tint any product, opening up new facets of their taste.

Work with the deep fat fryer should be treated carefully. In addition to being an electric appliance, you also need to cook in hot oil. We give the procedure for using this kitchen appliance, which will help avoid injuries:

1. Before the first use, warm the container according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will save her from the remnants of factory lubrication.
2. Before work, make sure that all elements of the deep fryer are clean and dry: body, fork, bowl. Only then can it be plugged in.
3. The amount of oil should not exceed half (in extreme cases, two-thirds of the capacity). Typically, manufacturers put a special mark at this level. Do not be afraid that this is not enough, when immersing the products, the height will increase (the law of Archimedes in action).
4. Fill a special basket with raw potatoes, meat, vegetables or fish and carefully lower it into deep fat.
5. Close the lid and wait for the required time indicated in the instrument manual. For visual inspection, some models have a special transparent window.
6. The finished product must be removed, allowed to drain excess fat and spread on a paper towel that absorbs its residues.

ATTENTION!

Do not try to cook more at the same time, it will not lead to anything good. Tightly laid pieces will not be able to fry as needed. In addition, a cold product lowers the temperature of the oil, as a result, an excess of fat gets inside it, and this is an additional burden on the liver and blood vessels.

What is a deep fat fryer for?

The presence of this household appliance in your kitchen will help diversify the menu of the whole family. Crispy potatoes, like in McDonald's or lush donuts in powdered sugar, Nuggets or filet-o-fish - all this now you do not need to buy, but you can cook it yourself. On the Internet you can find many recipes for deep fat, which you probably want to try. Just do not get carried away, because the abundance of cholesterol in such delicacies is not very useful for the body.