With a deep fryer in your home kitchen you will forget about the fast food resturants

Having a deep fat fryer at home offers convenience when frying foods. They are a must if you cook a lot and if you love fried foods. If you don't already own a counter top fryer, you probably use a large cast iron cooking pan to fry your food and are familiar with how much of a pain that can be, they not only consumes a higher amount of cooking oil, some foods do not always fit properly in the pan. A counter top electric deep fryer will make frying foods a simple no hassle cooking process that you will look forward to.

What are some of the considerations to make when looking at deep fryers you ask

You want to choose the right size fryer for your needs. If you will be frying food for one or two, then a small counter top fryer will do. If you have a big family or entertain a lot, you might consider a larger counter top unit or even a fryer that you use outdoors. (When a lot of food is squeezed in a small unit, it will not cook properly). If you're a food vendor or are a big tailgater, you might want to go for a commercial grade fryer. 

Whatever kind you decide on, for indoor or outdoor, counter top, conventional, commercial grade, or All-in-One, the conveniences of having one is endless,  Especially the multi-purpose models. Cooking is only limited by your imagination. Dream up some culinary masterpieces today.

There are a number of different types, styles and sizes of fryer models that are available on the market. Nevertheless, regardless of the specific model that is chosen, such as a professional, a model for home kitchens, or even a mini fryer, some components are common to all models.

Small deep fryers are perfect for quick snacks and small portions of food. Fry chicken, French fries, vegetables, potatoes, pizza rolls, onions and more. Some fryer units feature cool touch handles and lids to prevent potential burns. Odor eliminating filters are also a bonus to keep your kitchen smelling fresh. The best thing about a small unit is that the compact design allows for easy storage and takes up less counter space. A new feature in some is a rotating basket. This feature will help the food cook more thoroughly and evenly.

Many models designed for home use come with electric timers, audible alarms, manual and automatic arms to raise and lower the frying basket, ventilation system to regulate the smell of the fried food in the kitchen. Some fryers are also highly sophisticated yet still user-friendly now as it comes with a feature of digital and electronic temperature controls to even the frying of the food.

The best size of Electric Deep fryer for your kitchen is going to depend upon the quantity of food you will be preparing and how often you use it. If you routinely cook for several folks, then you may want to choose a unit that has a larger fry pot and one that can accommodate more than one frying basket. If you will only use it occasionally or for only one or two folks per meal, then a mini deep fryer will probably be sufficient.

About your oil

Oil does not last indefinitely, and because it can become rancid it is best to play it safe. As a rule, reuse it one time before disposal, and reuse it within a few weeks after the first use. If it smokes upon heating, turns deep brown, or has a foul odor, it is not safe to reuse. Used oil should be properly disposed of it, the machine washed and dried according to the manufacturer directions, and then refilled with fresh liquid grease. It is not worth reusing to save a few dollars since it will not provide optimum results. Fried foods will not look appetizing or taste nearly as good as they would if you had used fresh oil in your deep fryer.