Outdoor Deep Fryer

[countryrocker212]

Looking for experience with deep fryers. I’m tired of frying inside with a pot and thermometer. I’m thinking about an electric countertop fryer to have in the garage and I saw they have some that are basically made for food trucks that take 220v. I was hoping someone had some experience with them to see if the 220 would be worth it over a standard outlet. I would consider propane but I’m leaning towards set it and forget it with the temp. Thanks

 

[LYU370]

From everything I've heard, Cajun Fryers are the go to outdoor fryers.

https://cajunfryer.com/product-category/cajun-fryer/

 

[Drunk Monkey]

I had a eletric butterball frier for 5+ years. Worked as advertised. No complaints.

 

[KB BBQ]

The Butterball electric turkey fryer works good and it uses a standard 110v.
https://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-23011114-Butterball-Indoor-Electric/dp/B00BWKN0HC

 

[thirdeye]

Your electric bill is based on kilowatt hours. A kilowatt hour (KWh) cost the same regardless of voltage so there is no difference in cost between 110 VAC or 220 VAC. But, electrical power is a "combination" of current and voltage, and a higher voltage device will need a lower current. Lets take a water heater for example, most have a 4400 watt element and at 220V this would take 20 amps. If you wanted to run a 4400 watt water heater from 110V it would take 40 amps and larger diameter wire.

So generally speaking, many 110V household appliances like a hair dryer or microwave draw that draw 10 to 13 amps and are fine because you have 15 amp or 20 amp breakers. An electric stove, water heater, baseboard heater, dryer have different requirements and are 220V.

 

[pharp]

I have this one. The temp is very stable once you learn out to use it.

https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classi...s=stainless+steel+fryer&qid=1574620762&sr=8-4

 

[countryrocker212]

Your electric bill is based on kilowatt hours. A kilowatt hour (KWh) cost the same regardless of voltage so there is no difference in cost between 110 VAC or 220 VAC. But, electrical power is a "combination" of current and voltage, and a higher voltage device will need a lower current. Lets take a water heater for example, most have a 4400 watt element and at 220V this would take 20 amps. If you wanted to run a 4400 watt water heater from 110V it would take 40 amps and larger diameter wire.

So generally speaking, many 110V household appliances like a hair dryer or microwave draw that draw 10 to 13 amps and are fine because you have 15 amp or 20 amp breakers. An electric stove, water heater, baseboard heater, dryer have different requirements and are 220V.

Are you saying that just because one fryer is 220 doesn’t necessarily Mean it will heat up better than a fryer that is only 110?

 

[TroyA65]

From everything I've heard, Cajun Fryers are the go to outdoor fryers.

https://cajunfryer.com/product-category/cajun-fryer/

My buddy has one and it's fantastic. Doesn't burn the oil, he will use the same oil for most of the summer.

 

[Dobermandev]

I have a bayou classic. Love it. Good size and easy to clean

 

[jham0077]

I've got a regular propane burner and a large Lodge pot. Lodge even makes a basket that fits the size I have. I slide the pot of oil in the outside fridge the next day after it cools.