Temperature range? I fry a lot. Need the oil heated to 375 F for a large batch.Does this one work at this temp?
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This is NOT a frying thermometer . It is designed to go into the oven as it is called Maverick Baker's Oven Thermometer. It does read to 375 and above BUT I would suggest you contact the manufacturer to verify usage or what they recommend. For frying and or candy I have two different styles. I would suggest you just google candy/frying thermometers and various will come up
836045
This is an "oven thermometer" not for frying. Even if it was it only lasted less then 6 months.
1406864
Sure does! The secret to frying anything in this is to do it in small batches and then transfer to a 375 or 400 degree oven. Keeps the item crisp and hot.
751238
Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck... » Read More Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. « Show Less
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Off hand I'd say above 350. We turn it on to highest temp & fry mostly seafood. Using lid helps maintain high temp & I take it off for a moment. We get crispy fried. I love it.
1789397
It reaches the correct temperature for frying veggies. I used a tempura batter before frying and they were delicious. Good luck. The only problem I had with this equipment is it didn't last very long. When it worked it worked well.
1296419
You must take the lid off, there is no hinge that enables you to stabilize it in place. The inability to reach frying temperature (350-375 degrees) and the very slow recovery to heated oil is far more of a problem then the lid.
48385
Hi... The step temperatures on my Duxtop 1300 Watt PIC are (In Fahrenheit): 140, 180, 210, 250, 280, 320, 360, 390, 430 and 460. The 360 degree setting on mine is perfect for deep frying. The temp seems to be very stable.
793536
Sorry, I don't use the oil for cooking at high temperatures. It is a quality product and I would recommend going to Nutiva website for specs. They are a reputable company.
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I am new to the deep frying thing, so could you recommend the "right" oil? Thanks!
432629
Wattage calculation with AC is not that simple. I don't know if it is a full 2500W but my normal kitchen outlet breaker (I assume 20A but have not checked) did not trip at all when using this fryer and it heated the oil relatively quickly and brought it back to temperature quickly after adding food. I got it up to over 380F (measured with a thermometer).
655979
The maximum temperature reading is 374 degrees. It is the best deep fryer I have ever owned
196832
I have never used my thermometer for deep frying because I do not deep fry food, but if I did I would have full confidence in the performance of it. The instructions that came with it give no caution warnings as to using it for deep frying, so I would guess that it is safe to use for deep frying. I can not see any way that it could get damaged by using it for your intended purpose.
1133365
Oil temp recovery is very fast, I use my fryer mainly for tempura shrimp, could'nt be happier with it, my old Delonghi was over 15 years old!
499459
I don't deep fry because high temps break down the benefits of coconut oil. I do pan fry on med heat though.
2102711
I have never heated anything on temperature higher than 5. If you are patient, it will heat to browning level. Yes, there are rings on my skillets and pans that will not clean off but I don't consider it damage to my Emeril All-Clad. When I fry something, I usually use coconut oil and it doesn't require as much heat for it to get hot. I really don't think you have damaged your pan.
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Quite frankly, I don't know. When I fry I move everything outdoors. I don't like the lingering odors. I would imagine the heat from the oil would transmit pretty well to the exterior surface since there is not much space between the oil resevoir and the exterior housing.
2244947
I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.