A Deep Dive into QuickFry™

Restaurants operate at a fast pace, and every minute in the kitchen is an opportunity to create exceptional dishes and satisfy customers while increasing revenue. This pace calls for equipment that can keep up with the demands of operations. Enter the Vulcan QuickFry™ Fryer, the latest addition to the Vulcan Fryer lineup.

Available in 50-pound and 70-pound tank capacities, the QuickFry was designed specifically for chains or multi-unit operations, regardless of what type of foods they are frying. Easy-to-update recipes using the USB port and precise, solid-state temperature controls (available in analog, digital, or computer configurations) shorten training time and ensure consistent results from batch to batch. Plus, with up to 18 menu timers on the computer control, users can easily manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously. The timers remind users when to shake or remove baskets— reducing user error and leading to more consistent results.

What truly sets the QuickFry apart from competitors is its speed. This speed comes in the form of high productivity, quick recovery, and fast, safe filtering. QuickFry is a great fit for any large volume operations that need fryers with high productivity and quality.

The test of consistency in fryers is how fast the oil returns to temperature after a new product is added, and for the QuickFry this time is quick. QuickFry VHG50 will recover temperature in about 25 seconds. However, the QuickFry VHG70 can recover oil temperature in around 14 seconds. This quick recovery results in higher productivity and consistent products throughout the day. No more waiting 30-60 seconds for oil temperatures to recover between batches or dropping product into a low temperature fryer.

The more often oil is filtered, the longer it will last. Filtering is the most important thing an operator can do to extend oil life and get the highest profit out of the fryer, but the task is unpleasant, time consuming, and in some instances, pretty dangerous.

Oil management becomes effortless with QuickFry's optional KleenScreen PLUS® filtration system, transforming what could be a pain point into a seamless process. With QuickFry, users can drop, filter, refill, and reheat in under three minutes, making it easy to filter frequently without disrupting the normal cooking schedule. Ultimately, operators could double or even triple the life of their oil with this quick filtering between dayparts, reducing operational costs in the long run.

Vulcan’s KleenScreen PLUS® filtration adds another important benefit— safety. Choosing built-in filtration means the operator never has to touch hot oil, enhancing workplace safety and minimizing the risk of accidents. Additionally, by maintaining cleaner oil through frequent filtration, food quality is maintained. Check out our operational video that shows the ease of filtering!

At the heart of the QuickFry is a commitment to energy savings without compromising cooking quality. The back wall of the fryer becomes an additional heat source focusing more BTU energy back into the oil that other fryers waste by sending it up the flue and into the hood. As a result, the VHG50 has a 56% cooking energy efficiency and VHG70 a 58% efficiency! It is also ENERGY STAR® Certified, ensuring you save on utility costs. This fryer can be paired with our other ENERGY STAR® Certified products to improve overall energy efficiency in operations.

QuickFry has many accessories available to improve your operation:

• Automatic Basket Lifts (factory installed) provide programmable, hands-free raising/lowering of baskets, ensuring consistent cook times, reducing labor, and improving operator safety around hot oil. 
• Rear Oil Reclamation (factory installed) enables cleaner, safer oil draining and filtering from the rear, minimizing spills, extending oil life, and improving sanitation. 
• Heat Trace (factory installed) keeps oil fluid in drain lines, preventing clogs, speeding up filtering, and reducing downtime. 
• Integrated Splash Guards (field installed) protect operators from hot oil splatter while keeping surrounding areas cleaner and reducing maintenance time. 
• Tank cover (field installed) helps retain heat, prevents contamination, slow oil degradation, and enhances safety when the fryer is idle.

This fryer doesn't only thrive in chain operations, but it is a high performer for any operation during any day part. Whether you're frying crispy chicken tenders, golden French fries, or delicate churros, QuickFry provides consistent and uniform results every time in any operation, large or small, from one location to thousands. 

The QuickFry was created to elevate the way you fry. It's the perfect solution for operations looking to elevate their frying game while maximizing profitability and efficiency. For more information or to see QuickFry in action, contact your local sales rep or watch our online training video.

Ready to install your new QuickFry? With our FREE New Equipment Checkout through Hobart Service, a Vulcan product expert will verify the new equipment was installed accurately and is functioning properly — giving you greater peace of mind.