VEVOR DBFY01 Dual-Tank Outdoor Propane Deep Fryer: features and specs

The VEVOR Outdoor Propane Deep Fryer (model DBFY01) is a fryer cart for cooking larger batches outdoors. It has two stainless steel tanks, each with its own burner, basket and lid, so you can fry two foods at once or keep one side warm while the other cooks. It's built for backyard gatherings and cookouts, and it is designed for outdoor use only.

Two 8-quart tanks: what 16 quarts means

Each tank holds 2 gallons (8 quarts, about 7.6 litres), for 4 gallons, or 16 quarts, in total. That's the size of the tanks, not the amount of oil to pour in. Each tank has a max fill line, and VEVOR asks you to keep the oil below it to avoid spatter. Food displaces oil when it goes into the basket, so the space above the line matters.

Two tanks give you options. You can run the same food in both for bigger batches, or keep foods apart, for example fish in one tank and fries in the other, so their flavours don't mix in the oil.

Separate burners and 40,000 BTU

Each tank has its own burner and control knob. One side can fry on high while the other holds food warm on low, and turning a knob to off puts out that burner's flame. A hollow panel lets you see the flames, which helps when you're adjusting the heat.

Together the burners put out 40,000 BTU per hour, roughly 11.7 kW. BTU (British thermal units) per hour is the usual measure of heat output for gas cookers. In general, more heat brings oil up to temperature faster and helps it recover more quickly after cold food goes in, which keeps the temperature steadier from batch to batch.

Keeping the oil temperature steady

An oil thermometer is included, so you can check the temperature rather than guess. Frying results depend heavily on it: oil that's too cool tends to give greasy food, while oil that's too hot browns the outside before the inside is cooked. Your recipe gives the target temperature.

Outdoors, wind can pull heat away from a flame. Two wind baffles shield the burners to help keep the heat steady on a breezy day.

Baskets, hangers and side tables

The two baskets are rust-resistant and made for easy cleaning. They hang on a rail at two heights: the low hanger keeps fried food warm above the tank, and the high hanger lets the oil drain back into the tank.

Two foldable side tables give you room to prep ingredients, season, plate and keep utensils within reach. Folded away, they make the cart more compact between uses.

Outdoor use and VEVOR's precautions

The fryer is designed for outdoor use only, and its hose connector is CSA certified. VEVOR's listed precautions are to assemble it properly and tighten all the screws, to wear gloves while operating it, and to thaw food before frying. Read the manual before the first use, and follow its set-up, lighting and shut-down steps and its guidance on where to place the fryer outdoors.

Who it suits

It suits people who host backyard parties, cookouts and family gatherings and want to fry in bigger batches, or cook two different foods at the same time without one waiting for the other.

What to check before you buy

• Space: a level outdoor spot with room for the cart and both side tables unfolded, placed as the manual describes.
• Propane: which cylinder and connection the regulator and hose are designed for, and whether a cylinder is included.
• Oil: how much oil each tank takes up to the fill line, and how you'll cool, strain and dispose of it afterwards.
• Assembly: the time and tools it takes, and that every screw ends up tight.
• Upkeep: a cover or sheltered place to keep the cart between uses, and how the tanks and baskets clean up.

The short version

• A propane fryer cart with two stainless steel tanks of 8 quarts (2 gallons) each, 16 quarts in total.
• A separate burner and knob for each tank; 40,000 BTU per hour combined.
• An oil thermometer, two wind baffles and two rust-resistant baskets with low and high hangers.
• Two foldable side tables for prep and serving.
• For outdoor use only, with a CSA-certified hose connector.

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