Fryer & Candy Thermometers
Fryer and candy thermometers provide users with accurate measurements of the high temperatures necessary for successfully making a variety of candies and fried foods. These thermometers come in digital and manual options, some with temperature ranges that can read up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit.
Making candy or deep-frying food requires close, accurate monitoring of exceptionally high temperatures. Because the temperatures necessary for deep frying and candy making are higher than the range which can be read by typical probe thermometers (such as the ones used to test the safety of cooked meat products), operators should rely on fryer and candy thermometers that are designed to safely read those temperatures. While manual options provide a straightforward user experience, a digital candy thermometer will give quicker and more accurate temperature readings.
These thermometers come in a variety of styles, but most of them will include a clip to allow the thermometer to be attached to the side of a pot for continuous monitoring of food temperature, helping to ensure the frying oil or candy remains at the proper temperature during cook time. Some models include helpful features like a color-coded dial display or adjustable temperature indicators to mark how hot the frying oil or candy needs to be. Whether you prefer digital or manual models, the terms candy thermometer and fryer thermometer are typically interchangeable, so any of the available options are viable for either need.