Deep Fryers

Commercial Deep Fryers for Restaurants & Foodservice

A commercial deep fryer is one of the hardest-working pieces of cooking equipment in restaurants that serve french fries, fried chicken, wings, seafood, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, samosas, pakoras, tempura, vegetables, and other fried foods. Choosing the correct fryer capacity can make a major difference in how quickly a kitchen handles orders during peak service.

At Nishi Enterprise, our Commercial Deep Fryers collection includes gas floor fryers, natural gas fryers, liquid propane fryers, electric countertop fryers, compact gas fryers, and high-capacity restaurant fryers for a wide range of professional foodservice operations.

Our assortment includes fryers from brands such as Atosa, American Range, Dukers, Globe, Pitco, Serv-Ware, and Winco, with capacities ranging from compact countertop models to 75 lb and larger high-volume floor fryers.

For additional equipment used throughout the hot side of a restaurant kitchen, browse our complete Commercial Cooking Equipment collection.

What Is a Commercial Deep Fryer?

A commercial deep fryer heats cooking oil inside a dedicated fryer tank so food can be completely or partially submerged for fast, consistent frying.

Professional fryers are designed for restaurant workloads where multiple baskets of food may be cooked throughout lunch and dinner service. Compared with occasional home frying, restaurant operations need greater oil capacity, faster recovery between batches, durable construction, and controls suited to repeated daily use.

Commercial fryers are available in many configurations, including countertop and floor models, gas and electric heat sources, and different oil capacities.

Gas Commercial Deep Fryers

Commercial gas fryers are a common choice for full-service restaurants, quick-service operations, bars, chicken restaurants, seafood restaurants, and other kitchens with substantial frying volume.

Nishi carries natural gas and liquid propane fryer options across several capacities.

Gas floor fryers can provide high heat output for restaurants that need the fryer to recover quickly when new baskets of frozen or refrigerated food are placed into the oil.

Before ordering a gas fryer, confirm whether your kitchen requires natural gas or liquid propane. These fuel types are not interchangeable unless the manufacturer specifically provides an approved conversion option.

Electric Commercial Deep Fryers

An electric commercial fryer can be a practical choice when gas service is unavailable or when a smaller countertop frying station is needed.

Nishi carries electric models such as the Winco EFS-16 Single-Well Electric Fryer with a 16 lb oil capacity.

For additional production capacity, the Winco EFT-32 Twin-Well Electric Fryer provides two frying wells and a larger combined oil capacity.

Nishi also carries Atosa countertop electric fryer configurations for commercial kitchens that prefer electric cooking equipment.

Always verify voltage, amperage, plug configuration, and electrical requirements before selecting a commercial electric fryer.

Countertop Deep Fryers

A countertop fryer provides dedicated frying capacity without taking up the same amount of floor space as a traditional restaurant floor fryer.

These models can work well in cafés, concession stands, food trucks, smaller restaurants, bars, snack operations, and kitchens where fried foods represent only one part of the menu.

Countertop fryers are also useful as secondary fryers. A restaurant may use its primary floor fryer for french fries and keep a smaller countertop fryer dedicated to another product.

This can provide additional flexibility when the kitchen needs to separate menu items or increase frying capacity during peak periods.

15 lb & 16 lb Countertop Fryers

Compact fryers with approximately 15 to 16 lb oil capacities work well when a restaurant needs a smaller dedicated frying station.

The Globe GF15G 15 lb Natural Gas Countertop Fryer provides a compact gas option.

For operations using propane, Globe also offers a comparable liquid propane configuration.

Electric kitchens can consider the Winco EFS-16 as another compact option.

30 lb Countertop Fryers

A 30 lb commercial countertop fryer gives operators considerably more frying capacity while maintaining a countertop format.

The Globe GF30 series is available in natural gas and liquid propane configurations, allowing restaurants to select the fuel type appropriate for their kitchen.

A 30 lb countertop fryer can be useful for businesses that have outgrown a small electric fryer but do not yet need a full 40 or 50 lb floor model.

35 lb & 40 lb Commercial Fryers

35 and 40 lb commercial fryers are popular capacities for restaurants that need a full-size fryer without moving immediately into a high-capacity 50 or 75 lb unit.

The Atosa ATFS-35ES 35 lb Gas Fryer provides one option in this range.

Nishi also carries the Atosa ATFS-40 40 lb Stainless Steel Deep Fryer, along with additional 40 lb fryer configurations.

Dukers offers 40 lb floor fryers in both natural gas and liquid propane versions, while Serv-Ware also offers a 40 lb natural gas floor fryer.

This capacity range is versatile enough for many full-service restaurants, bars, delis, Indian restaurants, seafood operations, and casual dining concepts.

50 lb Commercial Deep Fryers

A 50 lb commercial fryer provides additional oil capacity for restaurants with heavier frying demand.

The Atosa ATFS-50 50 lb Stainless Steel Deep Fryer is designed for professional restaurant applications where dependable frying capacity is needed throughout service.

Nishi also carries American Range, Dukers, and Pitco models in or around this capacity range.

A 50 lb fryer can make sense for restaurants where french fries, wings, appetizers, or fried entrées generate a substantial percentage of orders.

75 lb Commercial Fryers

High-volume restaurants may need to move beyond standard 35, 40, or 50 lb fryers.

A 75 lb commercial deep fryer provides significantly more oil capacity for kitchens producing large quantities of fried food.

The Atosa ATFS-75 75 lb Stainless Steel Deep Fryer is one of the higher-capacity options available in this collection.

American Range also offers a heavy-duty 75 lb fryer, while Pitco carries large-capacity floor fryers for demanding restaurant environments.

These larger units are particularly relevant for fried chicken restaurants, seafood operations, cafeterias, institutional kitchens, and other foodservice businesses with sustained high frying volume.

Natural Gas vs. Propane Fryers

The right gas fryer must match the fuel available in your facility.

A natural gas fryer is designed to connect to a natural gas supply. This is common in permanent restaurant kitchens with established gas utilities.

A liquid propane fryer is configured for propane and may be used in facilities where LP is the available fuel source.

Nishi carries Dukers and Globe fryer models in both natural gas and propane configurations.

Always order the correct fuel configuration for your installation. Do not assume that a natural gas fryer can simply be connected to propane or vice versa.

Floor Fryers vs. Countertop Fryers

Choosing between a floor fryer and countertop fryer depends primarily on production volume and available kitchen space.

A countertop fryer saves floor space and works well for smaller-volume frying, specialty menu items, auxiliary stations, and compact kitchens.

A floor fryer provides greater oil capacity and is better suited to restaurants where frying is a central part of daily production.

If a restaurant regularly has several baskets waiting during peak service, a larger floor fryer or multiple fryer batteries may be more appropriate than trying to push a small countertop unit beyond its intended workload.

How Many Pounds Should a Commercial Fryer Hold?

Fryer capacity is often described in pounds of oil. Choosing the right capacity depends on how much food needs to be fried during the busiest service period.

A 15 to 16 lb fryer can work well for limited frying, smaller kitchens, or dedicated specialty items.

A 30 lb fryer provides more production while remaining relatively compact.

A 35 to 40 lb fryer is a versatile size for many restaurant kitchens.

A 50 lb fryer is better suited to heavier-volume frying.

A 75 lb or larger fryer makes sense when fried food represents a major portion of the menu and the equipment must handle continuous production.

Capacity should be matched to real peak demand rather than simply purchasing the largest fryer that fits under the hood.

How Many Deep Fryers Does a Restaurant Need?

Some restaurants can operate effectively with one fryer, while others require several.

A café that occasionally serves french fries may need only one small fryer. A full-service restaurant may use separate fryers for fries and appetizers. A chicken or seafood restaurant may require several high-capacity units operating continuously.

Multiple fryers can also allow kitchens to dedicate different vats to different foods. This may help simplify workflow and prevent one heavily ordered menu item from occupying the entire frying station.

Restaurants should consider peak ticket volume, cook times, basket capacity, menu variety, and the number of fried items ordered together.

Commercial Fryers for French Fries

French fries are one of the most common reasons restaurants need substantial fryer capacity.

During a rush, fries may accompany dozens of entrées within a short period. If the fryer cannot recover quickly enough between baskets, the fry station can become a bottleneck for the entire kitchen.

Restaurants where fries are a standard side should size the fryer based on peak demand rather than average daily volume.

Commercial Fryers for Fried Chicken & Wings

Fried chicken and wings can place substantial demands on fryer capacity because portion sizes are larger and cooking cycles can be longer than those for many appetizers.

Chicken-focused operations may benefit from larger 50 or 75 lb fryers or from installing multiple units side by side.

The best setup depends on the restaurant's menu, batch size, expected hourly volume, and kitchen layout.

Commercial Fryers for Seafood Restaurants

Seafood restaurants commonly use deep fryers for fish, shrimp, calamari, clams, hush puppies, french fries, and other menu items.

Because several fried components may appear on the same plate, these restaurants can require substantial frying capacity during peak periods.

Multiple fryer vats can help distribute the workload across the station when several products need to cook simultaneously.

Commercial Fryers for Indian Restaurants

Deep fryers also play an important role in Indian restaurant kitchens.

Foods such as samosas, pakoras, puri, bhatura, papad, fried appetizers, vegetables, and other snacks may all require dependable frying equipment.

Restaurants with buffet service or heavy catering volume may need greater fryer capacity because large quantities of appetizers can be produced within relatively short preparation windows.

For the rest of an Indian restaurant cookline, browse our Commercial Gas Ranges and Commercial Griddles.

Commercial Fryers for Bars & Casual Restaurants

Bars and casual restaurants often depend heavily on fried appetizers.

Wings, fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, jalapeño poppers, and other fried foods can represent a significant part of the menu.

If several of these items are commonly ordered together, having adequate fryer capacity can directly affect ticket times.

These businesses may benefit from multiple 35, 40, or 50 lb fryers rather than relying on one unit for the entire menu.

Commercial Fryers for Food Trucks

Food trucks and mobile food operations have limited space, making every piece of cooking equipment important.

A compact countertop fryer can provide frying capability without occupying the footprint of a traditional full-size floor fryer.

However, fryer installation in mobile kitchens requires careful attention to ventilation, fire suppression, fuel or electrical connections, equipment clearances, and local regulations.

Always confirm that the exact fryer is appropriate for the intended mobile installation before purchasing.

Commercial Fryer BTU Output

For gas fryers, BTU output is one specification used to describe burner capacity.

Within Nishi's current assortment, fryer outputs vary significantly according to size and model. Dukers floor fryers, for example, include configurations ranging from approximately 90,000 BTU to 150,000 BTU depending on the number of tube burners.

BTU output should not be evaluated by itself. Frypot design, oil capacity, burner configuration, controls, recovery performance, and the type of food being cooked all contribute to how a fryer performs.

Fryer Recovery Time Matters

When cold or frozen food enters hot fryer oil, the oil temperature drops. The fryer then has to bring the oil back toward the cooking temperature.

This is why recovery performance matters in a commercial kitchen.

A restaurant cooking one basket occasionally has different requirements from a high-volume operation continuously loading baskets throughout dinner service.

When comparing commercial fryers, consider how aggressively the station will be used rather than looking only at physical fryer dimensions.

Choosing a Commercial Deep Fryer

Start with your menu. Determine which foods will be fried, how many portions are sold during the busiest hour, and whether multiple fried items are commonly ordered together.

Next, determine whether the kitchen requires gas or electric equipment. For gas models, confirm whether natural gas or propane is available.

Then select an appropriate oil capacity. A small countertop model may be perfect for occasional use, while a high-volume restaurant may require 50 or 75 lb floor fryers.

You should also consider physical dimensions, fryer baskets, burner output, electrical or gas requirements, ventilation, fire suppression, maintenance access, and the amount of hood space available.

Fryer Placement on the Cookline

Commercial fryers are typically installed as part of a larger hot cooking line.

Depending on the menu, nearby equipment may include Commercial Griddles, Charbroilers, and Restaurant Ranges.

Planning these appliances together can help create a more efficient workflow. For example, a burger restaurant may place its griddle and fryer stations close together because burgers and fries are frequently ordered on the same ticket.

Commercial Fryer Brands at Nishi Enterprise

Nishi Enterprise carries deep fryers from a range of commercial restaurant equipment manufacturers, including Atosa, American Range, Dukers, Globe, Pitco, Serv-Ware, and Winco.

This assortment gives operators the ability to compare countertop and floor models, gas and electric configurations, natural gas and propane options, and several different oil capacities.

Whether you need a small fryer for a limited menu or a heavy-duty floor unit for continuous restaurant production, the collection includes options for a wide range of foodservice applications.

Shop Commercial Deep Fryers at Nishi Enterprise

Nishi Enterprise carries commercial deep fryers, restaurant fryers, gas fryers, electric fryers, countertop fryers, floor fryers, natural gas fryers, propane fryers, and high-capacity frying equipment for restaurants and professional foodservice kitchens.

Our assortment includes compact electric and gas countertop fryers as well as 35, 40, 50, 75 lb and larger floor fryer configurations from leading commercial equipment brands.

Whether you are frying french fries, chicken, wings, seafood, samosas, pakoras, appetizers, or other high-volume menu items, explore the collection above to compare fryer capacities and fuel configurations for your operation.

If you are planning a complete restaurant project, contact Nishi Enterprise and our team can also help you compare fryers with ranges, griddles, charbroilers, refrigeration, prep equipment, and the rest of the commercial equipment needed for your kitchen.