LOTUS Basket 1/1 F45 for Professional Catering Fryers

A fryer basket holds food below the oil surface so that every piece cooks evenly in the hot fat. The wire mesh sides allow oil to circulate freely while the solid rim keeps the load contained. When the timer ends, the operator lifts the basket out and lets the oil drain back into the vat, leaving the food crisp and ready to serve.

To use the basket, the operator fills it with the portion to be fried, lowers it into the pre-heated oil, and starts the timer. The basket remains suspended until the cycle finishes, then is lifted clear and left to drain. A hook on the handle lets the basket rest on the fryer rim during draining.

The basket is made of stainless steel wire and a solid stainless steel rim. Stainless steel resists corrosion from hot oil and frequent washing, and does not impart any flavour to the food.

The dimensions 650 × 330 × 170 mm set the maximum load the basket can hold and the size of fryer vat it fits. A basket of this footprint matches the standard 1/1 gastronorm tray, so it aligns with kitchen prep surfaces and storage racks.

After each service, the basket is washed in hot water with detergent to remove oil residue. The open mesh construction allows water to flow through, so cleaning is quick and thorough. The basket is then dried and stored until the next use.

This basket is a direct replacement for the LOTUS F45 series of professional catering fryers.