How often do you clean your deep fat fryer?

Kantankrus_Mare

Im ashamed to say I've finally got round to the dreaded task of cleaning out the deep fat fryer.:eek:

I couldn't even tell you how long it is since its been done and Im very ashamed.

The cupboard it is kept in also needed a good clean as globules of fat had attached themselves to the cupboard floor.:eek:

Any how the deed is done with the promise to myself that next time I wont leave it so long hence I pose the question.........how often does every one else clean theirs out??

Kantankrus_Mare

And what do you fry your chips in then Al? Hmmmmm??

Intrigued to find out:rotfl:

Contains_Mild_Peril

I clean it at least a fortnight after DH starts complaining that it needs done! I don't eat chips as often as he does, so if he wants it done as soon as his chips start to suffer, he can do it himself.
Our old fryer had a lift-out bowl that could be cleaned fairly easily, and I'm finding it hard to adjust to a cheap nasty fryer which can't be cleaned without making a right old mess, since they advise against submersing the whole machine in water! Why do they even make them with fixed insides?

robwend

god thought frying was banned, eeeewwww

Lord_Gardener

Once a month for us - drain oil and put all bits that can be dishwashered (bowl, basket, Lid) into dishwasher. Wipedown remaining bits with soapy water and reassemble + new oil when dry! If you leave it longer the oil gets lacquered or should I say Knackered and becomes more dificult to clean!!!

lizzie12_2

Deep Fat Fryer??? Never had one, think of the poor arteries clogged...

I tend to do oven chips when we have them and cook other things at the same time...

Debt_Free_Chick

Where have all the food police come from? :rolleyes:

There is absolutely nothing wrong with fried food - provided you eat it in moderation as part of a diet that balanced, overall.

BrandNewDay

Um, yeah... the OP has asked a perfectly reasonable question. How on Earth does "Ew! Fried food is gross!" help?

I have no advice, however, as I don't own a fryer. I WANT one, though, and I was hoping to learn about them from this thread.

v0n

What?? You mean deep frying in Flora doesn't actually LOWER cholesterol? :eek:

susank

HM Oven chips dont make the same mess to be cleaned up as these do!!!!!!!!!!! Never owned a deep fat frier ever so not sure about how to go about cleaning one.

eamon

I agree nothing wrong with deep fried food. I personally wouldn't have a deep fat fryer in the house. More out of fear than anything else. When I was a bit younger I'd get the munchies after a night out on the beer. And I mean a serious munchie attack!! Fortunately I've done nothing more serious than burn a sauce/frying pan. Dread to think what I could have done with a chip pan and a bag of spuds.

Now I always have sandwich material available in the fridge and don't tend to get as drunk nowadays.

yours

Eamon