Waste less oil through smarter frying!
Here are some tips to extend the shelf life of your frying oil
Are you an expert in frying fish or chicken? Then it is very likely that you already know many of these tips below. But there is no harm in refreshing your memory!
DO!
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Always fry with a quality frying oil
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Check thermostats weekly for accuracy
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Ensure product is fully defrosted and well-drained before dipping in the batter – coat products evenly
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Gradually heat the oil to the correct temperature
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Reduce temperature when not in constant use
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Keep fryer covered when not in use
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Regularly top-up fryer to the correct level
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Skim the surface of the oil between batches and at the end of the day in order to remove debris
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Filter your oil every day. Let it stand overnight and pour the next day the upper layer back into the fryer |
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Clean your fryer regularly ensuring it is free of detergent residues and dry before refilling
Advice: do this every day
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Safety - Wait for oil to cool down to 40⁰C before disposing of the waste oil
Tip: clean with warm oil
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DO NOT!
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Do not salt your product prior to frying
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Do not mix different oils together
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Do not stir too much with the spatula
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Do not over overheat your frying oil
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