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Gas vs. Electric Fryer: Which to Buy Used

The most common fryer question. Both fry fine — the right call comes down to your hookup, recovery needs, and where you're installing.

GasElectric
Recovery timeFaster — high BTU outputSlower, but very steady
Operating costCheaper where gas is cheapHigher per hour in most areas
InstallNeeds a gas line + hoodJust needs the right circuit (often 208–240V)
Mobility / front-of-houseTethered to gasEasier to place, good for ventless setups
Used marketMost used fryers are gasFewer used units, common in cafes

Choose Gas if…

you have a gas line and hood and need fast recovery for high volume.

Choose Electric if…

you're in a space without gas, doing lower volume, or want a ventless/countertop unit.

Used commercial fryers listed now

Used Extra large air fryer — $125 in Springfield1h ago
$125▼ below typical
Extra large air fryer
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Used Air fryer (Cuisinart) — $55 in Myrtle Beach2h ago
$55▼ below typical
Air fryer (Cuisinart)
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Used NEW BKI LPF-F48 Commercial Pressure Fryer with Filtration — $8,100 in Salem10/19
$8,100▲ above typical
NEW BKI LPF-F48 Commercial Pressure Fryer with Filtration
Salemcraigslist
Used Used Restaurant Equipment, Stove, Griddle, Fryer, Hot & Prep Tables — $3,500 in eastern CT10/20
$3,500▲ above typical
Used Restaurant Equipment, Stove, Griddle, Fryer, Hot & Prep Tables
eastern CTcraigslist
Used PITCO Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment — $1,650 in Detroit Metro10/20
$1,650▲ above typical
PITCO Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment
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Used Pitco SG Deep Fryer commercial restaurant bar food truck equipment — $1,500 in Detroit Metro10/20
$1,500▲ above typical
Pitco SG Deep Fryer commercial restaurant bar food truck equipment
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Used Keating 65 lbs Deep Fryer - Restaurant Equipment — $1,500 in New York City10/17
$1,500▲ above typical
Keating 65 lbs Deep Fryer - Restaurant Equipment
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Used Pitco SG Deep Fryer 65 lb commercial restaurant bar equipment — $1,450 in Detroit Metro10/20
$1,450▲ above typical
Pitco SG Deep Fryer 65 lb commercial restaurant bar equipment
65 lb
Detroit Metrocraigslist

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