Ruddy crispy crispy crust few people indifferent. It is rather difficult to get such a pretty crust if you don’t have a device specifically designed for this device called a fryer. What kind of animal it is, and what properties it possesses, we will tell in this article for those who like to eat tasty food.
The deep fryer is a small household appliance for roasting in boiling oil various meat and vegetable products. Unlike a conventional frying pan, this device does not allow the oil to spray throughout the kitchen, provides a favorable temperature and creates the very crisp that adults and especially children like so much.
Three main characteristics
What distinguishes a good deep fryer from frankly unsuccessful models? We list three main properties that you should pay special attention to when choosing a fryer.
- The ratio of the required volume of oil and the capacity of the bowl. We all understand that roasting in boiling oil requires a large consumption of this far from cheap product. If you do not like to waste money, choose a fryer with such indicators where the volume of the product is more and the oil consumption is less. This will not only save on oil, but also to get more healthy food. Regarding the volume of the bowl, you should be guided solely by the size of your family: calculate how much food you need to cook in order to have enough for all the family members for lunch.
- Types of filters. In modern fryers, two types of filters are installed, to eliminate odor and oil. Well, if the selected model has both types of filters - then your kitchen will not have a rancid smell every time you cook french fries, and the oil consumption will be much less (it can be used again) and it will contain less harmful elements. Of course, such models are more expensive, but it is better not to save money on the air in the apartment and your health. In addition, you should pay attention to the options with removable filters - they are convenient to clean and change if necessary.
- Power. The higher this figure, the less time you will spend on cooking, and the healthier your meal will turn out.
Additional features
What other characteristics is desirable to have a convenient fryer?
- Temperature regulator. Experienced cooks will not lie: each type of product needs a specific method of cooking. For example, a few minutes of roasting in boiling oil will be enough for potatoes, but cooking meat requires less temperature and more cooking time.
- Table of dishes with cooking modes. Such a function will definitely appeal to novice cooks - there will be no need to memorize a bunch of new information, it will be enough just to press a button.
- The possibility of cooking fondue - A great option for lovers of friendly gatherings.
Top manufacturers
We divide all manufacturers of fryers who have gained confidence into three segments in accordance with the average cost of their models.
Fryers in the economy segment cost from 1 to 3 thousand rubles, so anyone can actually afford to pamper their family with a fried potato fries. The most popular brands in this segment - Smile, Clatronic, Moulinex, VITEK, Bomann, Irit, Delta.
The middle category of fryers from 3 to 6 thousand rubles is represented by such whales of the Russian market of household appliances as Tefal, Philips, VITEK, Steba and Clatronic. Most models in this category are the best combination of functionality and quality.
Lovers of luxury home appliances should pay attention to the products Delongi, Bork and Gastrorag. Such devices will cost a tidy sum - more than 6,000 rubles. In this case, almost all models are made of stainless steel, which will benefit the kitchen interior.
Common customer mistakes
- It will be a shame to know that your beautiful fryer does not understand. The fact is that non-separable devices are incredibly difficult to wash. Especially from the oil.
- TEN, located inside the bowl of the fryer, complicates the care of it. It is preferable to models with heating elements located under the bowl.
- Buying a fryer without a smell filter can cause your house to smell like a fast food cafe. You do not want this?
We wish you a happy shopping!
