How to Clean a Deep Fat Fryer

Owning a deep fat fryer is one thing; cleaning it is another. 

Here are some suggestions on how to effectively clean this unit.  

1.         After use; turn off the fryer.  Let the fat cool down. 

2.         Drain the fat. 

3.         Remove the basket screen and rid the fat from the side of the bowl.  Clean the basket. 

4.         Clean the bowl next. If the bowl is very dirty, you can fill it with hot water as well as a tablet used in dishwashers.  Boil for five to ten minutes.  Drain the water, rinse with vinegar and water, then plain water, and dry. 

5.         If the fryer has a filter in the lid, you can place it safely in the dishwasher. 

One of the major problems, if you will, in maintaining a deep fat fryer has to do with the cooking oil.  If it is well cared for, it will last without needing to be changed. 

But if the temperature is too high or it is not cleaned often, the oil will degrade.  Moreover, the oil can solidify and bake into the basket.  Simply cleaning the basket after each use will keep the oil from caking. 

While these suggestions may sound easy, there may be some older models that are harder to clean.  Therefore, here is another recommendation. 

Today, there are deep fat fryers available that are better suited for cleaning.  One particular model is “very easy to clean because once you have removed the power connector at the front of the fryer, it breaks down into four pieces: Lid, basket, bowl, and outside housing.

All of these can be safely put into a dishwasher or immersed in water for cleaning. There is a permanent filter in the lid which again is dishwasher safe.” 

Always read the cleaning instructions provided with each deep fryer and as long as it is properly maintained, cleaning it will become less of a hassle. 

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