FriFri Touch 311 Free Standing Electric Fryer TL311L31G0

The FriFri Touch 311 is a free-standing single-basket electric fryer designed for commercial kitchens that need reliable, consistent frying output with a degree of menu control. It runs on three-phase power and delivers a rated output of 28.5kg per hour, placing it firmly in the mid-to-heavy duty range for a single-basket unit. The control interface centres on a 4.3-inch QPad touchscreen, which combines touch operation with physical controls to give operators more flexibility than a pure touchscreen allows.

In service, the Touch 311 holds its own across steady, high-throughput periods. The 11.4kW element supports rapid oil recovery between loads, which matters in kitchens where the basket rarely gets a rest during a lunch or dinner service. The recipe manager allows up to 24 icon-driven programmes to be stored and recalled with a single touch, so there is no reliance on individual staff memory to replicate cooking results. For multi-site operators or groups, settings can be cloned across units via USB, which reduces setup time and helps maintain consistency between sites.

From an operational standpoint, a few features are worth noting:

• Eco mode reduces energy draw during quieter periods and extends both oil and element life
• Lower ambient heat output from eco mode makes the working environment more comfortable for staff
• Programmable menu icons reduce training time and support consistent results across different staff
• USB cloning simplifies configuration for multi-site or franchise operations
• Stainless steel construction supports the cleaning demands of a commercial kitchen environment

The Touch 311 requires a three-phase electrical supply, so this needs to be confirmed before ordering. It is a free-standing unit, so it will need adequate clearance around it for ventilation and safe operation — your kitchen layout and extraction setup should be reviewed before installation. At 56kg it is a manageable weight for positioning, though a two-person lift is advisable. The footprint is relatively narrow, which can be an advantage in tighter kitchen runs.

This fryer suits mid-sized to busier kitchens — pubs, restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations — where a single high-output basket covers the menu requirement. It is particularly well suited to sites that want to standardise frying results across a team or across multiple locations. For very high-volume operations running constant dual-basket demand, a twin-basket configuration or higher-capacity unit may be worth considering instead.

If you are unsure whether the Touch 311 is the right fit for your service volume or kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.