Everyone loves a tasty meal. And what can be tastier than dishes cooked in a deep fryer? Reviews say that with such dishes little can be compared. If such food is in demand, then it is worth talking about this topic. Today we touch on the issue of deep fryers, reviews about them and everything else that is related to this topic. Read to the end and you will learn a lot of interesting things.
How much does a deep fryer cost?
The question is ambiguous, because depending on the manufacturer, parameters and other things, the price can vary greatly. If we talk about the most budgetary models of deep fryers, reviews about which are quite friendly, then the initial bar starts at around 1,500 rubles. This will be an option of small volume and capacity, which is rarely used and exclusively for the needs of a small family.
How much does a deep fryer cost for a large family of fried oil lovers? The price starts at five thousand rubles. There are already serious models with a bowl of sufficient volume and with a margin of power. Alternatively, consider the Tefal deep fryer. Below we will talk about reviews about this brand and other manufacturers from this niche.
Instrument Care
It is easy to guess that food that was cooked in boiling oil leaves behind a lot of what needs to be removed. For this reason, it is necessary to say about the care of the deep fryer during its operation.
All modern models have removable bowls, which simplifies their cleaning. We will say right away that if you wash the bowl immediately after each use, you will not have any problems. If you do this rarely, then you will have to deal with frozen fat and the effects of overheated oil.
The same situation is with the filler. Fryer oil needs to be changed regularly. If this is not done, then it forms a very unpleasant coating on the bowl, which will be problematic to clean. Moreover, the oil needs to be changed and taking care of your health and well-being of your loved ones. There is nothing useful in cooking in burnt oil, which contains a lot of carcinogens and other harmful substances.
Professional models
There are such models. A professional deep fryer is much more expensive, but the resource and power of such devices are appropriate. The simplest models from this category will cost from ten thousand rubles and above. The most famous brands for several positions of simultaneous preparation can cost well for a hundred thousand rubles. But for a properly built catering company, these are small numbers, especially since everything pays off very quickly.
Gas models
Gas deep fryers are the choice of professionals. When the volume of cooking french fries is high, then such a model is necessary. Its main advantage is economy in terms of consumption. Gas is cheaper than electricity. Such models are very expensive, the price tag starts at one hundred thousand rubles, and some can cost more than three to four times more expensive than the amount we mentioned. As a rule, in such deep fryers, you can cook from ten to fifteen kilograms of potatoes at a time.
Choosing a model for the house
It is advisable to find something that will not be the cheapest. You should choose from the middle price category, and if your financial situation allows, then you can consider expensive models.
A home deep fat fryer should have a sufficient volume of the bowl (at least one liter). It is also desirable that it has a good Teflon coating and is removable. The power of such a device should be more than one kilowatt.
The manufacturer is also worth paying attention to. Famous brands offer well-thought-out options, but less well-known companies also try to please the buyer. With some caution, it is worth approaching completely unknown brands, although among them there are also those that very soon will move from the category of unknowns to sales leaders.
Reviews
Everything is extremely predictable here. Most buyers praise the equipment from well-known brands and scold deep fryers from completely unknown companies, which are very cheap. Buyers sometimes talk about insufficient power, it is worth paying attention to before buying. Also pay attention to the quality of the Teflon coating, sometimes it is so terrible that you can see it right in the store. Such models should be immediately abandoned and other options considered.
Overview of some models
To compare with something, you need to consider some models of deep fryers in more detail. We will focus on devices from manufacturers with a name from the middle price category.
The first model is the Moulinex Uno M AF135D10. This deep fryer can be bought for about five thousand rubles. The oil volume is 1.8 liters, up to one kilogram of raw potatoes can be loaded into the bowl. Power consumption 1.6 kilowatts. There is a special viewing window on the lid for tracking food preparation. The temperature is adjustable between 150-190 degrees.
Reviews about the model are very positive. In the deep fat fryer, not only potatoes are perfectly prepared, but also chicken, dumplings, meat dumplings, fish, vegetables and much more. But everything does not happen smoothly, the model has its cons. The first drawback is very conditional - it is a short power cord, the second minus is more significant - it is a non-removable bowl, which causes inconvenience when washing it.
The deep fryer Tefal FF 2200 Minifryer is an option from about the same price category, you can purchase it for about four thousand rubles. The volume of oil is one liter, you can load into the bowl 600 grams of potatoes. The power of the device is one kilowatt. The cons are the same - it's a short power cord and a fixed bowl. In general, the device is very good, customers praise.
SUPRA FRS-109 - a budget model. The deep fryer will cost you about two thousand rubles. The oil volume is about 0.9 liters. About half a kilo of potato fits in the bowl. The power declared by the manufacturer is 2.2 kW. There is a function of cooking fondue (the set includes forks). The temperature is adjustable from 80 to 190 degrees. In the reviews, users praise this deep fryer, but they say that this is a model for a bachelor or for a married couple without children due to a not too spacious bowl, which, by the way, is non-removable.
GFgril GFF-05 - this is the case when the brand is not widely known among the masses, but those who know a lot about deep fryers must have heard about this manufacturer. The volume of oil is two and a half liters. More than a kilogram of potatoes easily fits in the bowl, which is enough for a large family or company at a noisy party. There is an inspection window in the lid. Power - 2.2 kilowatts. The handle does not heat up, the bowl is non-removable. In general, a very convenient model, and it costs very adequate money (about three thousand rubles). Very good deep fryer. Reviews are sometimes scolded, in addition to a fixed bowl and a short power cord, the unevenness of the roast, but this may be due to the quality of the potato, the correctness of its slicing and filling the bowl.
De'Longhi FH 1396 is not a budget option at all, but probably this model can safely be awarded the title of “right customer choice”. Everything is done in it as it should be. This is a deep fryer with multi oven features. The main plus is the removable bowl. The model is equipped with a filter that traps the smell of oil. The basket holds up to 1.7 kilograms of potatoes. In addition to french fries, you can cook pizza, cakes, stews, grilled products and much more. Power 1.4 kilowatts. The price is not less than twenty thousand rubles.
Recipe
It would be wrong to talk about deep fryers and not give any recipe. Naturally, we will not focus on how to cook potatoes, because everything is extremely simple. Consider another product - cheese balls (deep-fried recipe). Hot, mouth-watering, viscous cheese in crispy breading is an incredible snack for gatherings with family or friends over a cup of coffee by the TV.
It is tastier to cook balls from different varieties of cheese. In our recipe there will be two types of hard cheese and one soft.
Ingredients:
- hard gouda cheese - 200 g;
- hard edam cheese - 200 g;
- soft feta cheese - 100 g;
- chicken eggs - 4 pcs.;
- flour - 100 g;
- breadcrumbs - 100 g;
- frying oil (the amount needed for your deep fryer).
Cooking:
- We rub hard cheeses on a fine grater, soft cheese we think with a fork. Put everything in a deep bowl, break a couple of eggs there and mix everything thoroughly until smooth.
- Roll the balls from the mass (the size is comparable to a walnut) so that they do not stick together, soak them in cold water.
- For breading, beat two eggs in a bowl with a couple or three tablespoons of water, roll each ball in flour, and then in the egg and breadcrumbs. This procedure is done with each ball twice.
- After that, put the balls in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to harden the crust.
- Fry balls, they should float freely in oil. Frying in boiling oil - about a minute, after which put the finished balls on napkins so that they absorb excess fat.
- Serve them warm, but not hot.