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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 Floor-Standing DEEP FRYER CookRite, model ATFS‑40 — $600 in Sarasota-Bradenton4h ago
$600
Floor-Standing DEEP FRYER CookRite, model ATFS‑40
Sarasota-Bradentoncraigslist
Used Fryers, prep tables, restaurant equipment — $2,500 in Humboldt County5/8
$2,500▲ above typical
Fryers, prep tables, restaurant equipment
Humboldt Countycraigslist
Used INSTANT REBATES up to $750! ATOSA NEW ATFS-35ES ENERGY STAR FRYER — $1,068 in Imperial County5/27
$1,068▲ above typical
INSTANT REBATES up to $750! ATOSA NEW ATFS-35ES ENERGY STAR FRYER
Imperial Countycraigslist
Used New Tri Star Model TSF-15 15 Pound Countertop Fryer — $650 in Seattle-Tacoma6/19
$650
New Tri Star Model TSF-15 15 Pound Countertop Fryer
Seattle-Tacomacraigslist
Used VULCAN - Commercial NATURAL GAS Fryer with Digital Control — $599 in Orlando6/10
$599
VULCAN - Commercial NATURAL GAS Fryer with Digital Control
Gas
Orlandocraigslist
Used Electric Deep Fryer LP Natural Gas Propane /Donut Equipment/Oil Filter — $569 in Tucson6/11
$569
Electric Deep Fryer LP Natural Gas Propane /Donut Equipment/Oil Filter
Gas
Tucsoncraigslist
Used NSF GAS AND PROPANE FRYERS 40, 50, 70 LB. LOW PRICE AND NEW — $569 in Bloomington-Normal5/27
$569
NSF GAS AND PROPANE FRYERS 40, 50, 70 LB. LOW PRICE AND NEW
Gas70 lb
Bloomington-Normalcraigslist
Used VULCAN - Commercial NATURAL GAS Fryer with Digital Control - Restauran — $550 in Heartland Florida6/10
$550
VULCAN - Commercial NATURAL GAS Fryer with Digital Control - Restauran
Gas
Heartland Floridacraigslist

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