Best Commercial Fryers With a Drain Valve Ranked

A 10 lb heavy-duty fryer that runs on a standard 120 V outlet. The drain spigot and cold zone make it the easiest to keep clean of the 120 V countertop fryers.

A 15 lb heavy-duty fryer that runs on a standard 120 V outlet. The drain spigot and cold zone make it the easiest to keep clean of the 120 V countertop fryers.

A budget dual-tank fryer with drain valves for events and pop-ups. Without a published listing it is not a fit for an inspected kitchen.

A well-built 40 lb gas fryer with strong burners and a longer frypot warranty, for busy restaurant lines.

A 40 to 45 lb gas fryer from a long-standing fryer maker, for restaurant lines. It ships with the drain tools most budget fryers leave out.

A basic 43 lb tube-type gas fryer for restaurants that want a widely serviced brand. It needs no electrical hookup.

A 40 lb gas floor fryer with a drain valve and ETL sanitation listing at a lower price than the big brands. The maker does not publish a warranty term.

A 75 lb gas fryer for high-volume kitchens that fry chicken or fish in big batches. The maker does not publish a warranty term.

A low-cost 40 lb gas floor fryer for food trucks and small restaurants. It has a CSA safety listing but no published sanitation listing.

A big 80 lb propane fryer at a low price, for caterers and outdoor events. It has no published listing or warranty.