Countertop Gas Fryers
A countertop gas fryer can either supplement a full-sized fryer to expand upon an already established menu or be utilized as the primary unit for operations with low-volume frying needs. These units may be powered by either liquid propane or natural gas. More
Countertop gas fryers generally come with 15- to 35-pound vat capacities. While this may be unsuitable for high-volume frying operations, it's excellent for supplementing larger units during peak business hours when additional frying capability may be needed to keep up with demand. Countertop gas deep fryers can also serve as a primary frying unit for establishments offering a limited menu.
Commercial countertop deep fryers have a relatively small footprint, generally measuring about 18 or 19 inches wide. Because of this small size, countertop fryers generally produce no more than 11⁄2 times the vat's oil capacity; for example, a 32-pound vat can yield about 50 pounds of french fries per hour. Frypot styles include open pot (best used for foods with low-to-medium amounts of sediment), tube-type (ideal for battered and breaded foods), and flat-bottomed fryers (used for foods that float in oil).