3 Types of Funnel Cake Fryers
Fryers for making funnel cakes for concession stands or birthday parties can be powered three different ways. Besides making funnel cakes, these handy fryers are great for elephant ears, French waffles, donuts and even fried fish. They’re shallow - unlike deep fryers for French fries or chicken wings.
Cooking oil is heated by an element on a funnel cake fryer that’s powered one of three ways, which is what cooks the funnel cake or other special treat.
Keep reading to learn more about each type of commercial funnel cake fryer available and how they make classic and delicious treats for festivals and other special events.
Electric Funnel Cake Fryers
Commercial funnel cake fryers powered by electricity come in 120 and 230 Volt models. They easily plug into the wall in your kitchen or wherever you have access to electricity. These entry to mid-level commercial funnel cake fryers are fast and economical, allowing you to continuously pour funnel cakes.
Electric Funnel Cake Fryers with Ribbon Element
Another type of commercial funnel cake fryer has a “ribbon” type heating element that’s safer and has more square inches of contact. Ribbon type electric funnel cake fryers also provide for a faster recovery time, allowing for more production than standard electric models.
L.P. Gas Funnel Cake Fryers
The third type of funnel cake fryer is powered by the popular LP gas cylinders you see at gas stations, home improvement stores and Wal-Mart. A continuous flow of LP gas allows you to keep your cooking oil at a steady temperature. Funnel cake fryers powered by LP gas are ideal for fairs, festivals and other outdoor venues where you may not have a constant flow of electricity.
Funnel cake fryers come in a wide variety of sizes in each type. Check out our wide selection of commercial funnel cake fryers and contact us if you have any questions or need insights into choosing the right funnel cake fryer for your venue.
