Can I put the tip into oil for deep frying to check the temperature?
842224
No, because it's range is from -40 to +302 degrees. I have checked it in ice water and boiling water and it is very accurate.
842225
It will tolerate the temperature, but the probe is rather short for your purposes... I would be afraid of burning myself if used that way... maybe if you used a heat-proof glove at the same time?
223350
I'm not sure how well it would work. I've had trouble with this one getting too hot in the cable linking the probe to the monitor. That can destroy the connection. I don't know if the oil in your deep fryer would be at a higher or lower temperature than inside a grill. If it's lower, it may work just fine. If it's higher (I grill at about 350 degrees F) it would probably not work.
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.
745095
It would work for deep frying better than shallow frying I think. It stuck badly when I tried to fry chicken with a half inch or so of oil.
1463247
Yes, it works fine. Double checked the readings with a regular deep fry thermometer.
2099078
I've only used this to monitor the temperature of cooking oil when deep frying. As far as I know, there in no battery. The sensor in located at the first 2" at the tip of the thermometer. I have not used it for checking internal temperatures of solid food. It will certainly give you a reading for the hot oil in your fryer as long as the tip can be immersed in at least 2" of oil vertically or horizontally. This unit is very durable.
1795923
No this device like most metal contact probes operates by thermoelectric metalic temperature measurement. We use a larger version of these to measure deep frying of Turkeys with no problem for many years.
979043
You can but it is not intended for frying and probably you will get everything sticked. Regards.
836044
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
1080837
I agree with Kim I have only used mine for deep frying and it should work on any cooking method but for me a smaller thermometer that can be tucked away in a drawer would be more convenient for daily use as this is a very large thermometer that sits in a deep pot and requires a large storage area.
1943018
I don't think it should be used as a deep fryer. The coating is anodized, and I don't know if it would hurt it, but I think hot grease over a period of time might be detrimental.
523142
This was a gift. I am unsure whether you can fry with it. Contact the manufacture on that question
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.
1134099
you can use this for frying plantons or you can use it for fish. I have never used this for deep frying. It can also go in greens or green beans or flavor vegetables when cooking
865114
For the frying oil to heat up to the desired temperature the heating element must be INSIDE the fryer pan
612630
According to Google..490 degrees. It should be fine for deep frying. I have not tried it, so I am not speaking from "experience"
662711
Sorry, I have not used it for deep frying. I'm not sure why that would be. Splatters? Lid fits firmly so, hmmm? Good luck.