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When I was first introduced to deep frying, I had never heard nor knew about deep fryer filters. However as technology has increased along, these filters became more popular among users. But how helpful are deep fryer filters, and what is it they do? Depending on the type and model, there are different types of filters available. Depending on what it is you are trying to decrease or avoid would help you in deciding which filter or filters you need to purchase. There are commonly two types of filters, with a third type that borders as a deep fryer filter.
The first type is the charcoal deep fryer filter. Similar to a charcoal filter for drinking water, this deep fryer filter helps remove food odors while frying. This can be a good thing when you don't want your entire home to smell like an English pub due to the fish and chips you just finished making – or the smell of a fast food restaurant with onion rings and the like. The charcoal deep fryer filter is easy and safe to use, and I recommend if your unit allows for one, use it!
The second type of filter is the grease and oil vapor deep fryer filter. This filter is white in color, unlike the black charcoal filter, and is used primarily as a deterrent for the escaping oil vapors. For example, in the 'old days' when you wanted to fry up something delicious, you would use an open pot full of hot oil. This in turn would put oil vapor and grease in the air, which burns the eyes, makes breathing a little more difficult, and covers the surrounding area with oil when cooled. What a mess this turned out to create! But now with this oil vapor deep fryer filter, the problem is a thing of the past.The final deep fryer filter is more known as a paper strainer for the used oil. Oftentimes small bits of food or breading will fall through the tiny holes in the basket which continue to cook. Once you are finished with your frying, you find that these pieces are now black and burnt thoroughly, and your best bet is to fish them out – that is, until now. Now with the oil paper strainers that many times come with the other deep fryer filters, you just pour the oil through and toss the strainer when finished. If, however, your package of deep fryer filters does not come with these, you can try using a paper coffee strainer. The results may not be as good, but this is a decent alternative when you want to save your oil for reusing. So how helpful are deep fryer filters? Hopefully through this article you have found out that they provide some much needed services to our homes and lives when used properly. Enjoy frying your foods once more with the use of deep fryer filters. |
