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By: Carolyn Crutcher
Last Updated: April 7, 2021
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We all agree that there is nothing tastier in the world than crispy fried food! However, it can be a bit messy at times, and cleaning all of that can be challenging. Home deep fryers exist to help you get that famous fried flavor minus the struggle. So the question is, how to clean a deep fryer?
Although the oil can be reused again, deep fryers do need regular cleaning.Â
Cleaning the fryer helps remove any unwanted oil residue that can affect the flavor of your food.
This article contains all you need to know about maintaining your deep fryer, from the tools needed to a step-by-step guide for cleaning.
Before we continue, if you don’t already own a deep fryer or you are just looking for an upgrade, you can look at some of the best and most affordable fryers on the market right here.
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How to Clean a Deep Fryer: Signs that You Need to Clean Your Deep Fryer
Thoroughly cleaning our deep fryer is important to ensure proper working and preserve the original flavor of the food you cook.Â
Because of this, it’s essential to know when the time has come for cleaning the fryer. Here are some clear signs that you need to keep an eye for:
- Grease or oil stains on the sides
- A buildup of crusts on the bottom
- Foam on frying oil
- Smoke coming out of the fryer
Because of this, it’s essential to know when the time has come for cleaning the fryer.
How to Clean a Deep Fryer: Cleaning tools
When you determine that it’s time to clean your fryer, the first step is gathering the right tools for the job.
Protective gear
- Special nitrile gloves to protect your skin
- Safety glasses to ensure that hot oil doesn’t get to your eyes
- Apron to protect your clothes from grease and oil stains
Safety glasses to ensure that hot oil doesn’t get to your eyes
Tools
- A Scraper to remove the accumulated oil residue from the fryer
- Long handle scrub brush to have full access to all the hard to reach places
- A metal tube to drain the oil from the fryer
- A bowl to dump the oil
How to Clean a Deep Fryer
We covered the tools you are going to need, so now take a look at this step-by-step guide for properly cleaning the dryer.
Step 1:
Turn off the fryer in order for it to cool down so you don’t get burned from hot oil. After it’s cooled, use the special metal tube to drain the oil from the fryer into the container or bowl that you prepared beforehand.
Step 2:
Use a scraper to scrape as much build-up from the sides as possible, and then dispose of the removed leftovers.
Step 3:
Fill the fryer with water in the exact amount as you would with oil. Add detergent to the water and then stir to mix it.
Step 4:
Turn on the fryer and wait for the water and dish detergent to boil. This will remove all the leftover stains on the sides. Next, turn off the fryer, remove the water and wipe the inside. Rinse the dryer with clean water.
Step 5 (extra):
Check that all the parts of the fryer are dry before using it or storing it.
After it’s cooled, use the special metal tube to drain the oil from the fryer into the container or bowl that you prepared beforehand.
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How to Clean a Deep Fryer: Additional ideas
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If you don’t want to waste your time cleaning the fryer, there are professional cleaners that offer these services. You can research which are available in your area.
How often are you supposed to clean a deep fryer?
The more you use your fryer, the more you will need to clean it. If you use your deep fryer from time to time, follow the steps mentioned above to properly clean it.
If you fry food every day, it’s really time-consuming to thoroughly clean the fryer. You can reuse the oil a couple of times and clean it at the end of each week using the guide I’ve provided.
If you use the fryer for your restaurant or a similar business, it’s important to clean it daily to ensure quality food for your customers.Â
How to Clean a Deep Fryer: Deep frying at home – tips and tricks
- Always be close to your fryer when using it. Mind the temperature of the oil.
- If you can, have a fire extinguisher nearby at all times.
- Do not put too much food at once in order to fry it better.
- Keep track of how many times the same oil is used and change it accordingly.
- Soak water from the food with a paper towel before putting it in the fryer to avoid a reaction with the hot oil.
- To keep your fryer working longer, avoid seasoning the food with salt when it’s already in the fryer. Hot oil and salt create a reaction that causes additional damages to the fryer.
- Before using any of the previously mentioned methods, read the user manual for your specific fryer. Some fryers need special treatment.
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How to Clean a Deep Fryer: Summary
If you decided to own a deep fryer, it’s your responsibility to keep it clean and maintained not just for it to keep working properly, but for your own safety and in order to consume fried food that is cooked properly.
If you use our guide, you will have a perfectly cleaned fryer in no time.
Carolyn Crutcher
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