In previous episodes you have:
- You make chips in industrial quantities, only to find yourself with a dirty fryer that needs to be cleaned immediately. And you didn't know what to do.
- Grilled various vegetables with a grill pan and by washing it the next day you made a mess.
- Thus discovered that it needs to be cleaned in a certain way.
And now you're here because you want to go back to frying chips, but this time you've understood that to avoid working too hard with gloves and detergent You need a super pan . Well, settle into your chair in front of your monitor and read on to find out what they are. the best pans for frying.
The advantages of a frying pan
Your goal is to get Crispy, tasty, and golden fried food : yes, we've ranked them in order of importance. You definitely need an eye and experience. Frying is a skill that needs to be honed; before you can produce a perfect fry (but it could also be any other type of food), you'll have to try a lot of them that are either too dark or too oily.
There's a shortcut, of course. It involves using the best frying tool around: , the fryer with the basket. This is an essential item that will allow you to remove oil from foods quickly and conveniently. There's no better way to drain all that excess oil; no ladle or paper towel can knock the basket over. By using it, you will have a greater chance that the food will be tasty. For crispiness and browning, it's up to you to wait for the right times, knowing how to keep the temperature and the frying speed given by the flame under control.
If you use or want to buy a simple pan, then we recommend you start From the handle analysis . This is a very important part: it must be of a certain length (to avoid burns), it must be easy to handle (a handle that offers a firm grip will allow you to easily stir the food in the oil with your other free hand), and it must be made of an ergonomic and insulating material.
Also, keep in mind that you'll need a large pan, so when it comes to size, only consider pans that have a diameter of at least 28-32 cm, perhaps even with a double handle or counter-handle, especially if you're using a cast iron or iron pan.
Iron pans - A material suitable for high temperatures and also excellent for other types of cooking. They must be cleaned very carefully.
Aluminum pans - this is an excellent heat conductor. Compared to iron, it's lighter and easier to handle. Be sure to buy ones with a suitable non-stick coating.
Copper pans - less economical but indestructible, they heat up in no time and maintain a uniform heat.
Recommended materials for frying pans
Speaking of materials, we think it's important to emphasize that the pan you choose must heat quickly and evenly across its surface. If you want to choose based on material, then let's start the list:
- Frying with iron pans: Yes . This material is suitable for high temperatures, it withstands them very well, and is also suitable for other types of cooking. They must be cleaned very, very carefully.
- Frying with aluminum pans: Yes . Since it's an excellent conductor, aluminum is also a good choice for achieving perfect frying. Compared to iron, it's also lighter and easier to handle. Be sure to buy one with a suitable non-stick coating.
- Frying with copper pans: Definitely yes . They're a bit expensive, it's true, but they practically never scratch, they heat up in no time and maintain a uniform heat. Plus, they're perfect for your health.
- Frying with steel pans: neither . It is not an excellent conductor: we advise against using this material which, however, is present in the majority of non-stick coatings: that is where it plays its role excellently.
- Frying with nonstick pans: Not all nonstick pans are the right size for frying (especially the height). If you must fry with one of these, choose one with a ceramic coating, or at least make sure they're minimally scratched and thoroughly cleaned. Otherwise, you risk contaminating your food.
- Frying with an induction pan: If you have an induction hob, you'll need to choose a model that's suitable for multiple surfaces or specifically designed for induction. In any case, you'll need to choose one based on the criteria already listed. Did you know we have a dedicated line?
- Frying with a wok pan: Yes . The wok pan is perfectly shaped for safe and easy frying. The oil completely coats the food, and it's up to you to create the perfect #frying.
