Frymaster MJ35V Free Standing Natural Gas Fryer

The Frymaster MJ35V is a free-standing natural gas fryer built around a 20-litre open fry tank. It is a single-basket unit aimed at commercial kitchens that require consistent frying output without the footprint of a larger twin-tank configuration. Frymaster is a well-regarded name in commercial frying equipment, and the MJ35V sits within their mid-range gas-fired lineup.

In a busy service environment, the MJ35V is designed to handle the kind of sustained demand typical of pub kitchens, quick-service restaurants, and hotel food operations. The open tank design gives good visibility and access during service, and the depth of the cold zone below the cooking area plays a meaningful role in day-to-day oil management. Food sediment that falls through the cooking zone settles in the cold zone rather than continuing to circulate at frying temperature — this reduces the rate at which oil degrades and extends the usable life of each oil change, which has a direct impact on consumable costs over time.

From an operational standpoint, the MJ35V offers a number of practical advantages:

• Deep cold zone reduces oil contamination from food sediment during service
• Open tank design supports straightforward cleaning and oil filtering routines
• Full stainless steel construction across contact surfaces and exterior panels
• Free-standing format allows flexible positioning within the kitchen layout
• Natural gas operation typically offers lower running costs than equivalent electric models

Being a natural gas appliance, the MJ35V requires a suitable gas supply point and must be installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. It will also need adequate ventilation — typically positioning beneath a commercial extraction canopy. At 69kg, it is manageable to position but will require more than one person to move safely. The 400mm width makes it a reasonable fit for kitchens with limited linear run space, though the full 1030mm height should be confirmed against your canopy and worksurface heights before ordering.

The MJ35V is well suited to single-station frying in small to mid-sized commercial kitchens — pub food operations, casual dining, and cafés with a regular fried food offering are typical environments. Where frying represents a significant proportion of the menu or peak covers are high, a larger twin-tank or higher-output model would likely serve better. For lower-volume sites with occasional frying requirements, a smaller countertop unit may be a more proportionate choice.

If you are weighing up whether the MJ35V is the right fit for your kitchen — in terms of output, gas supply, or how it sits within your existing equipment run — our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.