Reply With QuoteI use a gas fired cooker. We always have fish in the freezer and people stopping by to eat them. I did use a Fry Daddy at one time, but the oil didn't get hot enough.
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FIrst off, I wont be leaving oil in the cooker all the time, nor did I say I would. Oil gets strained and cooker gets cleaned per the instructions from the manufacture and oil is stored in oil safe containers when its going to be a while without using it. I have only had my cajun cooker since July but there is nothing about it so far that I have found that I dont like. As far as using oil for a long length of time, I personally cant testify to that, but I will only use it if its safe and clean. Ive used the same oil since July and its in great shape. I do know this, I've had my cooker for 3 months and I really have enjoyed it tremendously so far.
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I use a gas fired cooker. We always have fish in the freezer and people stopping by to eat them. I did use a Fry Daddy at one time, but the oil didn't get hot enough.
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I use a larger version of the fry daddy called the dual daddy. It has a divider in it to keep filets seperated.
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I use a PRESTO DUAL BASKET FRY PRO DEEP FRYER number 05466. You can find them for about $65 - $70. I can fry 7 or so pieces in each basket, 14 at a time. It will hold about a gallon and 1/4 of oil. With the oil at max temp of 375, it won't cool off like the smaller ones and seals the fish so it doesn't get greasy.
edited to say this: I also fry the small boneless skinless butterball turkey breasts in this fryer by cutting the breast in two, seasoning with Cajun spices and cooking one half in each basket using a meat thermometer in the center to judge when it's done. I always ensure the breast is completely thawed..!!!!! And have never had a problem.
Last edited by SlabDog; 09-29-2012 at 08:51 PM.
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I've got a cheepy from rural king and it works just fine I also cook over an open fire with cast iron both have great results.
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oh I forgot to add that I strain my oil through a cheese clothe and get several uses from it
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Just bought a cajun fryer, have used it only once, but man did it do a good job. Now I can cook for a crowd without taking 2hrs to cook.
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Got a new Cajun Fryer last year for my birthday and love it!!!!
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Just got a new one put out by Bass Pro. Gas fired. Used it 3 times and it works really good.
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Ok I doubt this wil be too popular but... have tried both a deep fryer as well as cast iron skillet and have settled on just an old fashioned electric skillet. The temp sets up and maintains well, only uses a small amount of peanut erl and cleans up easy easy. I put maybe 1/2 inch of erl in (or so) and then I have very little erl to worry about wasting when done. I buy the 3 gallon size of peanut erl, pour 1 gallon out into a gallon jug, freeze both, and thaw only the gallon jug when needed. Lasts a long long time and is gooooood!
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