How do I melt solid fat in a Turbo SF® or FryTastic® deep fryer?

Frying with solid fat is the golden formula for real Belgian fries. When it comes to true Belgian fries, tastes and opinions may differ, but one thing is certain: anyone who wants to fry the crispiest fries chooses solid fat. Even more: frying with solid fat is making a strong comeback among frying enthusiasts. But how exactly do you do it right and safe? Read on and discover why a FRITEL deep fryer with fat-melting function is the smartest choice for every fry lover!

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Why solid fat (or vegetable fat)?

Solid fat, such as oscewit (vegetable fat), has been a trusted element of Belgian frying culture for years. It:

ensures that fries stay crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
provides that unmistakable Belgian fry taste
has a higher smoke point than many liquid frying oils
uses less packaging waste compared to liquid fats

In short: if you fry with solid fat, you’re doing it the Belgian way!

Only the right fryer with fat-melting function

It’s important to know that you can’t just use any fryer. You need a fryer with a fat-melting function. FRITEL is the only manufacturer in Europe offering fryers with a patented fat-melting system, available in models such as the FRITEL Turbo SFR and FryTastic®.

Why is this so important?

It prevents overheating or flames when melting fat
It protects the heating element and thermostat
Your fat melts gradually and is made safely liquid

How to safely fry with solid fat – step by step

First use

Cut the fat into pieces
Place it in the fryer kettle on the heating element. Do not place fat between or above the heating element
Use the fat-melting function
Set the thermostat to the fat-melting symbol. Wait until the fat is completely liquid and transparent
You can now fry!
Set the thermostat to 180°C and bake your fries golden and crispy

Reuse

Is the fat solidified? Carefully scrape it with a wooden spoon, never with metal
Activate the fat-melting function again
Enjoy perfectly crispy fries with full flavor

When to replace frying fat?

Is your fat dark, foaming, or does it smell rancid? Then it’s time to replace it.

How to do it:

Melt the fat completely
Pour it from the fryer into a heat-resistant container (never down the sink!)
Wipe away leftover fat with kitchen paper
Clean the fryer thoroughly with warm water and a little soap (never the control panel, unless detachable)

Then start again with fresh fat blocks as with first use.