{"id":2497,"date":"2026-10-24T08:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walikitchen.store\/?product=henny-penny-pressure-fryer-pfe-500"},"modified":"2026-10-24T08:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:02:07","slug":"henny-penny-pressure-fryer-pfe-500","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/walikitchen.store\/?product=henny-penny-pressure-fryer-pfe-500","title":{"rendered":"Henny Penny Pressure Fryer (PFE 500)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>About Us<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The Henny Penny Pressure Fryer (PFE 500 model shown with the Computron 1000 control) is a piece of commercial kitchen equipment known for pioneering and leading the pressure frying industry for decades. Frying under pressure allows for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Lower Cooking Temperatures:<\/b> This helps extend the life of the cooking oil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Faster Cooking Times:<\/b> This is crucial for meeting high-volume demand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Improved Food Quality:<\/b> Pressure seals in the food&#8217;s natural juices and reduces the amount of oil absorbed into the product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Feature<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Pressure System:<\/b> Patented lid-lock system that keeps the lid securely locked until the internal pressure drops to 1 psi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Construction:<\/b> Durable <b>stainless steel<\/b> construction for easy cleaning and a long lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Fry Pot:<\/b> Heavy-duty stainless steel fry pot, which often comes with a multi-year warranty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Cooking Efficiency:<\/b> Rectangular fry pot design that promotes turbulence for even cooking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Oil Management:<\/b> A <b>cold zone<\/b> below the heating elements helps extend the life of the frying oil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Filtration:<\/b> Features a <b>built-in filtration system<\/b> to maintain oil quality and simplify the cleaning process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Control System:<\/b> The model shown features the <b>Computron 1000<\/b> control, which offers a programmable interface with a simple <b>LED Time\/Temp display<\/b> and UP\/DOWN arrows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Safety:<\/b> Includes high-limit temperature protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Size<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The specific dimensions can vary slightly by model variant (e.g., electric vs. gas), but the PFE 500 is known for a space-saving design:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Footprint:<\/b> A narrow footprint is designed to save floor space and cookline frontage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Capacity:<\/b> The oil capacity is typically around <b>25 Liters<\/b> (approximately 50 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