subject: Electric Fryers History And Uses In The Kitchen [print this page] Electric fryers have come a long way since the first electrical skillet was invented by Westinghouse in 1911. The convenience of freeing up burner space on the stove-top, by allowing the cook to prepare a portion of the meal in the electrical skillet, made the electric skillet a "hot" item (make sure you pardon the pun). The added characteristic of allowing the cook to set the temperature for perfect food preparation results made the electrical skillet a true modern marvel.
Electric skillets are still popular. Nowadays, but a different appliance innovation is now becoming used by busy cooks everywhere - the electrical fryer. electric fryers are readily available in multiples sizes, and with differing levels of features with prices that vary accordingly, to fit a variety of preparing food jobs.
From the Skillet to the Fryer
Presto introduced the FryBaby electric deep fryer in 1976 in an effort to allow more compact households to fry more compact amounts with less oil. The following year, the demand for a larger version of the FryBaby brought about the introduction of the FryDaddy in 1977, and the even larger GranPappy in 1977. families could now have their favorite fried in oil foods conveniently prepared in the proportions required.
The progression has continued to present day with even more appliance Makers jumping on the bandwagon to meet the ever-increasing demand for new and innovative electrical fryers. Some of these manufacturers include:
*Presto
*Hamilton Beach
*Waring
Presto provides what may arguably be the widest variety of electric fryers on the industry. In addition to the electric FryBaby, FryDaddy, and GranPappy mentioned above, they have since added:
*CoolDaddy which, as the name implies, has an exterior that remains cool to the touch while the unit is frying. This is an important safety attribute for cooks with small children belowfoot. At a price under $50, the CoolDaddy is a great option.
*ProFry delivers a digital display for added accuracy in preparing food temperatures and occasions, as well as a lid which provides safety from splatter as foot is immersed into the hot oil. This electric fryer can be purchased for around $60.
Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach gives three models of electric fryers:
*8-Cup Oil Capacity Deep Fryer
*12-Cup Oil Capacity Deep Fryer
*Cool Touch Deep Fryer
These electric fryers are intended to accommodate larger quantities of food along with lids that provide safety from splatter as food is decreaseed into the hot oil. The prices for these electrical fryers range from $40 to around $70.
Waring
Waring also provides a great electrical fryer in 3 different fashions. The 1800-watt deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior that makes this electrical fryer enticing enough to look nice on a kitchen counter. An added attribute of this electrical fryer is its oil container, which has a one-gallon capacity, and is removable for easy cleaning. This electrical fryer can be purchased for around $100.
A smaller version, the specialist Mini 1-2/7-Pound-Capacity Stainless-Steel Deep Fryer, is also readily available, but does not have the removable oil container. The price is fairly a bit decrease, However, at underneath $50.
The Choice is Yours. With so many affordable manufacturers and versions to pick from, an electrical fryer is no longer a luxury - it is a necessity!
