Fried Food Solutions

Regardless of the type of foodservice or customer base, fried food is king in America. Customers crave familiar and tasty dishes, and fried foods offer comfort and consistency no matter the situation. Operators can leverage this high demand by installing top-quality commercial fryers and developing craveable menu options. While perfect French fries are the gold standard, more customers seek healthy fried food alternatives and twists on old classics.

But how can an operator go from ideation to lines of customers out the door? How can restaurants and cafeterias ensure consistency between batches so the first basket of fries is as tasty as the last? Here’s everything there is to know about fried food and how Middleby commercial fryers can deliver superior results.

1 – Developing a Mouthwatering Fried Food Menu

Having top-tier restaurant fryers doesn’t mean much when customers aren’t thrilled about the menu. While gold-standard fries can work well as a side dish, operators must get creative with other sides and main fried dishes. Now is the time to experiment with different flavor combinations and cultural mash-ups, such as carne asada fries or fried Korean-style chicken.

There’s also a bit of yin and yang when developing a menu. On the one hand, operators want to cater to their customers and deliver excellent quality. On the other hand, they can only keep up with demand if they have suitable fryers.

2 – Ensuring Your Fried Food is Fresh and Crispy

Everyone wants crispy French fries, and no one wants limp, lifeless, damp potato strips. Unfortunately, subpar commercial fryers and a lack of proper cleaning and maintenance protocols can lead to lackluster dishes (and sales). Additionally, ventless fryers and foodservice equipment give operators more choices and flexibility when arranging their kitchens. Fortunately, Middleby brands can help alleviate many of these problems with high-tech equipment.

For example, the Crisp ‘N Hold is designed to keep fried foods fresh and crispy, even sitting in a warming tray until a customer buys them.

3 – Deliver Superior Results With Middleby Fryers

Ventless foodservice equipment is one of the fastest-growing trends in foodservice. It doesn’t just have to include ovens and griddles, though. Ventless can also mean fryers. With a countertop ventless fryer, for example, it’s possible to take otherwise unusable space and turn it into a profit center. Additionally, superior fryers can also include built-in and automated filtration, helping operators reduce the burden on staff and making one of the toughest processes in the back of the house easier.

For example, built-in filtration helps eliminate burnt and bitter flavors from dishes. This frees staff from oil filtering and refilling. Similarly, automatic top-off sensors help keep the fryer at peak daily performance. Ultimately, operators can allocate staff to other tasks during busy shifts or dayparts.

4 – Choose the Right Model With the Commercial Fryer Selector

With so many options for commercial fryers, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, the fryer selector tool from Pitco allows operators to let their kitchen dictate which model they need. By providing specific information, the tool helps operators find the best deep fryer suitable for their unique needs. When it’s time to upgrade, the product selector can assist operators in picking the right fryer to increase sales and performance.

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