Propane or Natural Gas
vs
Electric Power
Heating Speed
Electric fryers take longer to get up
to temperature and typically can’t reach
the same maximum temperature as their
gas-powered counterparts.
Oil Recovery
Once up to temperature, electric fryers
recover more quickly between frying
cycles than their gas counterparts.
Operational Cost
In the past, gas fryers were the least
expensive to operate. However, in
recent years natural gas has outpaced
the cost of electricity in some areas.
Efficiency
Electric fryers house a heating element inside the
oil, increasing efficiency. Conversely, gas fryers
must heat the metal container holding the oil first,
which in turn heats the oil – this uses more energy.
Product Type
You can choose gas or electric
power for open-pot, tube-style
or flat-bottom fryers
Portability
Electric fryers have the edge because
they are not tied to a gas line. Relocating
them however, still might require a visit
from your electrician.
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