Kettle chip fryer

Achieve consistent frying results and prevent chip clusters in kettle-style potato chips production with this batch fryer, optimizing both quality and efficiency for snack food manufacturers.

Fires and Cools Kettle-Style Potato Chips

The Mastermatic Batch Fryer from Heat and Control is engineered to produce premium kettle-style potato chips, addressing both quality and operational efficiency. Utilizing a robust stainless steel construction and a heavy-gauge oil kettle, this fryer ensures durability and sanitation. The fully-enclosed combustion system and removable panels allow for easy access and maintenance. The fryer integrates seamlessly into start-up and market entry lines, offering production flexibility with batch operations. Capable of producing up to 350 lbs of uniformly fried chips per hour, it employs the optional Chip-Stirr system to eliminate clusters and maintain product consistency. Designed for snack food manufacturers aiming for high-quality specialty snacks, this batch fryer promotes efficient oil management and precise process control.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent chip quality by preventing slice clusters with the Chip-Stirr system.
  • Reduces production costs with energy-efficient oil heating capabilities.
  • Simplifies maintenance with sanitary design and easy access to components.
  • Supports start-up operations with flexible batch processing capabilities.
  • Enhances product safety with a fully-enclosed combustion system.

General


Applications
Kettle-style potato chips,Snacks
End products
Hard-bite potato chips,Specialty potato snacks,Kettle chips
Steps before
Cutting,Potato Handling,Potato Unloading,Storage,Peeling / Grading
Steps after
Seasoning,Packaging,Weighing,Product Cooling
Input ingredients
potato slices,raw potatoes
Output ingredients
kettle-style potato chips,hard-bite potato chips,uniformly fried chips
Market info
Heat and Control (Mastermatic) is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order food processing equipment, specializing in frying and cooking systems, and is recognized for high-quality, innovative solutions and reliable customer support in the food production industry.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
150–350 lbs/hr
Material Construction
Stainless steel
Automation
Optional Chip-Stirr system
Construction
Heavy-gauge oil kettle
System Access
Large removable panels
Frying Method
Batch frying
Chip Quality
Uniformly fried hard-bite chips
Combustion System
Fully-enclosed

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Optional Chip-Stirr System
Cleaning method
Fully-enclosed combustion system with removable panels
Energy efficiency
Economical batch fryer
Chip quality control
Eliminate chip clusters with Chip-Stirr

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel
Density/particle size
Hard-bite potato chips

Product type Characteristics


Kettle chip type
Hard-bite

Physical Characteristics


Material
All stainless steel construction
Construction Type
Heavy-gauge oil kettle
Footprint
Compact
Combustion System
Fully-enclosed
Access
Large removable panels for complete component access

Custom Options


Construction Material
Stainless Steel
Control Panel Type
Fully Enclosed System
Chip Stirring Mechanism
Optional Chip-Stirr System
Access Features
Large Removable Panels