1. The volume of the bowl should match your culinary habits

Do not chase a large volume. Pick up a deep fryer with such a bowl volume in which you can cook a dish for the whole family at a time. In other words, if you live alone and will cook in a deep fryer only for yourself, you do not need a large volume appliance. And if you have a large family and you buy a small fryer, then you will have to fry potatoes in portions – in several approaches. For example, in a bowl with a minimum volume (0.5 liters), you can cook one, maximum – two small portions at a time. So, for a family of four people, the volume of the fryer from 1.5 liters will be optimal. Some manufacturers also specify such a parameter as capacity. This is the volume of the product that can fit in the device at one cooking time.

The amount of oil consumed also depends on the volume of the fryer. The larger the volume of the bowl, the more oil you need to pour. The ratio of oil to the volume of the fryer is approximately 1 to 1. But there are fryers whose oil consumption is much lower. For example, one of the most popular deep fryers, Tefal FZ 7000, can fry 1 kg of potatoes on just one spoonful of vegetable oil. Such models belong to air fryers . Their difference from traditional fryers is in the minimum consumption of oil and in the technology of cooking the product. In air fryers, roasting occurs due to the circulation of hot air.

The fryer bowl can be removable and non-removable. The device with a removable bowl is much more convenient, because it can be easily washed. If the fryer has a non-removable bowl, you can also wash it, but very carefully and not in the dishwasher, and it's better to wipe it with a damp sponge at all. The coating of the bowl should be non-stick. This is more hygienic, healthier, and makes it easier to care for the fryer. One of the important components that you definitely need to pay attention to is the presence of a mesh basket. It will protect from burns with boiling oil and help drain excess oil.

2. Availability of filters

When deep-frying, smoke and smell are released. It is for their absorption that filters are needed. They can be removable and non-removable, multi-layered and single-layered. For example, the Moulinex AM 1014 deep fryer has a built–in filter in the lid, which – like all filters of this type - must be periodically rinsed and cleaned.

The second type of filter is located in the fryer itself and is designed to filter the oil used. Not all models are equipped with them, so if you want to use oil twice, three times or as much as possible, it is better to purchase a model with the ability to filter oil. In the process of oil purification, large and small particles of fried food are removed.

3. The ability to adjust the oil temperature

Different foods require different cooking conditions. If a temperature of 190 0C is needed to cook French fries, then 140 0C is enough for champignons. For this purpose, deep fryers have a function for selecting the oil heating temperature, it occurs with buttons or with a lever. Often, information about the required cooking temperature for certain products is indicated on the body of the fryer itself. If not, look for it in the recipe book or the instructions for the device.

4. The more powerful, the better

The principle of determining this parameter is simple: the more oil is needed for the fryer, the higher its power should be. The perfect balance is observed in Philips HD 6103 : 2 liters of oil with a power consumption of 2000 watts will warm up very quickly. But units at 1200 watts with a similar amount of oil will be very unhurried.

5. Additional functions: necessary and important

  • The control of the fryer can be mechanical and electronic. It is better to choose the second option in order to see all the data about the work process on the display.
  • Overheating protection is one of the most important parameters. If there is a threat of critical overheating of the fryer, this function will protect it from breakdowns. It is also worth paying attention to the thermal insulation of the housing. If there is one, the fryer itself will remain cold, even if the oil inside is hot. The handles of the device should also be thermally insulated.
  • The "Cold bottom" function maintains the optimal temperature of the very bottom of the bowl, which will not allow the products to burn right during cooking.
  • Almost all modern models can boast of an observation window, it helps to control the frying process.
  • The presence of an oil drain system is also not critical, but if it is available, it will be easier to remove waste oil from the bowl.
  • The presence of additional "buns" in the form of an opportunity to cook fondue is absolutely optional, but it will be useful to lovers of this dish. The set of such a fryer includes a set of forks.

There is an opinion that deep-fried foods are harmful. A controversial statement. After all, we use high-quality butter at home and don't eat French fries every day (don't we?).

 
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