5 Best Deep Fryers For Food Trucks In 2020
- Gavin D
- Apr 15, 2020
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 2, 2020
Check out the 5 best commercial deeps fryers for food trucks and food stalls in 2020
When buying the best fryer for your food truck or a food stall there are a number of things you need to take into consideration.
For example, with any mobile catering operation space will be limited and the equipment you use need to be lightweight and mobile.
You, therefore, need a deep fryer that is up to the job but is small enough to fit in the confines of your food truck or stall and particularly in the case of a food stall is light enough to be transported between events.
So to help you on your way I have put together 5 of the best countertop deep fryers for food trucks and stalls.
Buyers guide:
Before making a purchase for your food truck or stall business it's worth knowing a few things about deep fryers, such as the power source and the two main models.
Countertop & floor fryers
Deep fryers come in two main models. Countertop fryers which are placed on hard surfaces or floor fryers that are larger stand-alone units.
In this article, I only review and recommend countertop deep fryers.
Countertop deep fryers
Pros:
Easily transportable
Relatively inexpensive
Runs off mains power
Cons:
Not as robust as floor fryers
Smaller capacity
Floor Fryers
Pros:
Larger capacity for cooking
Very robust
Cons:
Expensive
Not very mobile
Not suitable for a food stall
Electric & gas
Commercial deep fryers are powered by two main power sources, namely electric or gas.
They both have their positive and drawbacks and depending on the scale of your operation will likely determine which you go for.
Electric Fryer
pros:
More efficient when heating up
Have quicker heat recovery between batches
More mobile and easier to install as not attached to a gas supply
Cons:
Longer heat up times
lower maximum oil temperatures
Gas fryer
Pros:
Cheaper to use as they tend to operate more efficiently
Achieve significantly faster heat-up times
Achieve higher maximum temperatures
Cons:
Less mobile
Can be expensive to install
1. Nurxiovo Electric Commercial Deep Fryer
Fryer Type: Countertop fryer
Frying baskets: 2
Oil Tank Capacity: 16 L
Power Source: Electric (3600w)
Features:
Temperature control & overheat protection
Energy saving
Rapid heating
Pros:
Temperature control
Energy saving
Cons:
No fryer covers
Relatively small capacity
The Nurxiovo Electric Commercial Deep Fryer is a good low-end model for anyone starting out in the mobile catering industry and who is on a budget.
It has handy temperature control to stop the unit overheating and cutting out and has an energy-saving device which makes it good for conserving energy (especially helpful when you are mobile).
However, this countertop deep fryer has a relatively small capacity which might let it done when it becomes especially busy.
It also does not come with fryers covers, which help to minimize fat splashes.
2. WeChef Commercial Deep Fryer
Fryer Type: Countertop fryer
Frying baskets: 2
Oil Tank Capacity: 23.4L Dual Tank
Power Source: Electric (3000w)
Features:
Lid covers to prevent hot oil splash
Temperature limiter
Basket timers
Heavy-duty faucet
Pros:
Lid covers
Temperature control
Large capacity
Heavy-duty faucet to drain oil
Cons:
Relatively expensive
The WeChef Commercial Deep Fryer is a good all-rounder and offers some useful features.
Unlike the previous model, it has lid covers to prevent hot oil splashes a deeper and larger dual tank capacity at 23 litres across the two baskets.
It has temperature control with a 60-minute timer to control the cooking time and a reset button for overheating protection.
Another great feature is it has a heavy-duty faucet for quickly draining the oil without the need for removing the whole baskets.
However, this model is more expensive compared to the other models on the list and it seems like the addition faucet tap feature might be the reason why.
3. TAIMIKO Commercial Stainless Steel Deep Fryer
Fryer Type: Countertop fryer
Frying baskets: 2
Oil tank capacity: 10-litre x 2
Power Source: Electric (2500 watt x 2)
Features:
Rapid heat-up
Reset protection
Adjustable temperature control & timer
Pros:
Fryer lid covers
Cons:
Higher power consumption
No faucets to drain oil
The TAIMIKO Commercial Stainless Steel Deep Fryer is a well made of a piece of equipment and a good choice for a food truck or food stall.
It has fryer lids covers to minimise hot oil splashes and two thermostats, one for temperature control and another which prevents overheating.
The main drawback with this countertop deep fryer is it takes a relatively high wattage to run. This could become a problem if access to power is limited.
4. Clevr Commercial Stainless Steel Deep Fryer
Fryer Type: Countertop fryer
Frying baskets: 2
Oil Tank Capacity: 11-litre x 2
Power Source: Electic (3400 watts)
Features:
Safety auto shut off switch
Auto shut-off
Separate power plugs
Fryer covers
Pros:
Auto shut off safety feature
Cons:
No faucets to drain oil
This deep fryer model is a good choice and offers a wide range of features whilst still being budget-friendly.
Not only does it have a safety shut off switch that prevents damage from overheating and fryer lid covers to avoid hot oil splashes, but it also has two separate power plugs.
This can be useful if you want to conserve energy or are only using one side.
The main draw-back to this deep fryer is that unlike the WeChef model, does not have a faucet for easy drainage of oil.
5. DULONG Commercial Electric Deep Fryer
Fryer Type: Countertop fryer
Frying baskets: 2
Oil Tank Capacity: 10-litre x 2
Power Source: Electric (2500 watts x 2)
Features:
Adjustable temperature control
Rapid heat-up
Fryer covers
Pros:
Heats oil fast
Can control the temperature of different products
Cons:
High energy use
No faucets to drain oil
Last on the list is the DULONG Commercial Electric Deep Fryer.
It has all the main features as the rest of the food truck deep fryers but with a feature that heats oil fast. This is very handy for when you are behind schedule and need to get the food out fast.
However, this unit does require more power than its comparable models at 5000 watts and doest have a faucet to drain oil.
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Key takeaway
When buying a deep fryer for a food truck or food stall its important to consider two things.
How much space you have available and what will be your main power source.
Electric deep fryers are small and easy to transport, are relatively inexpensive compared to floor fryers and can run off a mains power source.
Floor fryers do have their benefits but they are much more expensive and usually only come in gas-powered options.
So if you are just starting out and are on a budget the deep fryers on the list should be a good choice.
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