Commercial Electric Open Fryers

Commercial Electric Open Fryers for Professional Kitchens

Electric open fryers provide a dedicated frying solution for commercial kitchens preparing chips, fried chicken, battered foods, appetisers and other high-demand menu items. They are well suited to restaurants, takeaways, cafés, pubs and catering businesses that require reliable frying capacity throughout service.

The Hamoki range includes commercial electric open fryers in different tank configurations and capacities, allowing businesses to compare models according to available kitchen space, menu requirements and expected production levels.

What Is an Electric Open Fryer?

An electric open fryer uses electrically powered heating elements to heat cooking oil within an open frying tank. Unlike a pressure fryer, food is cooked at normal atmospheric pressure, making open fryers a versatile choice for many everyday commercial frying applications.

Electric models can be particularly practical for premises where a suitable electrical supply is available and a gas connection is not required. Always check the electrical requirements of an individual fryer before installation.

Single, Twin and Multi-Tank Electric Fryers

The number of tanks affects both frying capacity and flexibility. A single tank electric fryer provides one dedicated frying area, while twin and multi-tank configurations allow different foods to be cooked separately during the same service period.

Separate tanks can be useful for busy kitchens with varied menus, helping operators organise production and keep different fried foods apart. When comparing models, consider both the number of tanks and the capacity available in each tank.

Choosing the Right Fryer Capacity

Fryer capacity should be matched to the volume of food your kitchen expects to prepare during its busiest periods. A higher total capacity may be useful for high-volume operations, while a smaller configuration can suit businesses with more moderate frying requirements.

Compare the number of tanks, capacity per tank, overall dimensions and electrical requirements before choosing a commercial electric open fryer. These specifications should be considered together rather than relying on capacity alone.

What Can an Electric Open Fryer Be Used For?

Commercial open fryers are suitable for a broad range of fried foods commonly prepared in professional kitchens.

• Chips, fries and potato products
• Battered fish and seafood
• Fried chicken and breaded products
• Onion rings and battered vegetables
• Frozen appetisers and side dishes
• Other high-volume fried menu items

Electric Open Fryers for Restaurants and Takeaways

Restaurants and takeaways often rely on fryers throughout busy service, so choosing a configuration that matches expected demand is important. Kitchens preparing several fried products may benefit from multiple tanks, while a single-tank machine can provide a straightforward option for a more focused menu.

Consider how the fryer will fit into the wider cooking line, how much output is required at peak times and whether the available electrical supply is suitable for the selected machine.

Buying a Commercial Electric Open Fryer

Before purchasing an electric open fryer, check the machine's dimensions, tank configuration, capacity and electrical connection requirements. Installation requirements can vary between models, so specifications should always be checked against the services available at your premises.

You can also browse our complete commercial fryer range to compare electric open fryers with other fryer types, or explore our wider professional cooking equipment for additional equipment for your commercial kitchen.