Deep frying thermometer

[ZapMan]

Fishing has been good and I need another new deep frying thermometer. Does anyone know of a good brand that lasts?

It seems that mine all quit working after a few batches. I have numerous cheap ones and after being hot for awhile they are not accurate anymore. I commonly use more than one and they all seem to go their own way. I've been looking on the big"A" site any there is a lot of thermometers out there

[fishing tech]

My wife has a digital one that works great. The only problem is the guy that uses it forgets to turn it off and the batteries go dead. I will check where she got it and what kind it is.

[walleye 4 me]

I just got the fryin saucer for xmas and need a thermometer as well. I have actually never deep fried anything so this is all new to me. Usually just pan fry in butter or through them on the grill.

[ZapMan]

I seen that frying saucer at a show, nice. Use less oil and fried fish stays warm on outer part while excess oil drains back. However no spot/area to hook on a thermometer.

[pikestabber]

This isn't quite what you're asking for, but it's an alternative perhaps... It's called a Presto Kitchen Kettle:

Was just under $30 at Wally World. Has an adjustable temp dial and I have used it for a few years with no problems. It's also a steamer, etc., so it's pretty useful all around (and well reviewed, to boot). What I like best is that it is fully submersible so mine looks about as clean now as when I took it out of the box.

[ZapMan]

I had that one but It could not stay hot enough long enough for a group fish fry, I fry outdoors with a flame now no smell in the house!

[pikestabber]

I had that one but It could not stay hot enough long enough for a group fish fry, I fry outdoors with a flame now no smell in the house!

? I wonder if it was a defective one? I cooked for 30+ people last fall with this one and it worked great.

[Ron Vroom]

I use an infra red thermometer which works well for that as well for a lot of other things such as wheel bearing temps, etc.

[ZapMan]

That's a good idea, I'll check into one of those.

[eurolarva]

Infra red is the way to go. Sams has them for 20 bucks and saw one at northern tools for 30

[pikestabber]

I use an infra red thermometer which works well for that as well for a lot of other things such as wheel bearing temps, etc.

These are pretty accurate for things like oil? I'm intrigued!

[Ron Vroom]

Mine is probably within 5 degrees. Problably will vary between brands and how much you pay. Mine was about $35

[aanderud]

These are pretty accurate for things like oil? I'm intrigued!

They work great for just about anything. I use mine to check the temp of the pool water in the summer too.

[Boar]

I have that presto! its awsome and cooks even more awsome fish. Just got a turkey deep fryer for xmas, frys up to a 14 lb bird, plus its a steamer

[ZapMan]

Fried fish this weekend, used an infrared temp gauge, worked good.

[jentz]

We have all above mentioned.What wasn't mentioned and works best with a long life is a candy thermometer.Thermometer enclosed in a pyrex clear case.Quick function of temp drops and accurate.