Whether gas or electric is more economical is a controversial question depending on the energy company you talk to. Generally, gas-operated fryers are less expensive to operate and have a quicker recovery time. Electric fryers use between 5 kW's and 22 kW's. Floor model gas fryers can go over 150,000 BTUs while floor model electrics usually range from 12 kW to 22 kW units.
Air fryers are all electric.
For fast-paced operations, quick recovery time can be critical. Fryers that operate at higher BTUs recover more quickly. This means that the fryer doesn't have to operate at higher settings to compensate for the slow recovery time each time you add new batch of product. Since heat destroys shortening, the lower the temperature at which you set your fryer, the longer your shortening is going to last. Click here to view our Gas Fryers.