Omcan Fryer Basket Press 11" X 4-3/4" Fits Fb-20/30

Designed to weigh down floating items in the fryer basket, this press keeps battered fish, doughnuts, and lighter items submerged in oil for even cooking, which prevents the half-cooked top side that ruins fried food. It's a small accessory that fixes a constant kitchen frustration.

Sized to the 11 by 4.75-inch dimensions of the Omcan FB-20 and FB-30 baskets, the press seats inside the basket without overhanging the rim, which is critical for safe basket lifting. Other fryer baskets have different dimensions, so confirm fit before ordering.

Items floating partially out of the oil cook unevenly, leaving the top pale, soggy, and undercooked while the bottom over-browns. The press eliminates this entirely, which is why fish-and-chip shops and donut bakeries swear by them.

Soak in hot soapy water to release baked-on batter, scrub with a non-abrasive pad, then run through the dish machine for sanitation. Stainless construction handles repeated commercial dish cycles without corrosion or warping.

The press absorbs oil heat fast and stays dangerously hot for several minutes after lifting from the fryer. Always use long fryer tongs or wear elbow-length heat-resistant gloves, and place removed presses on a heat-safe landing pad rather than a prep table surface.

Possibly, but only if the basket dimensions match the 11 by 4.75-inch footprint of the press. Forced fits in smaller baskets cause the press to bind during lifting, which is a burn hazard. Browse compatible fryers in our commercial deep fryers range.

With proper cleaning, the press lasts 1 to 2 years in daily service before the stainless shows fatigue cracks at stress points. Replace immediately if you notice cracks, and browse our smallwares range for related fryer accessories.