Can this be used as a fry thermometer also to check oil temps? Looking for a one-stop-shop meat/fry thermometer...
1726954
It would be difficult. You would probably get burns as the thermometer is not instant and has no clip, etc., to attached to side of any vessel. I have to pull items out of oven to check temp due to heat.
1317241
I'm not an authority on this, but I suppose you could use it to measure the temperature of any substance, but you don't want to leave the thermometer in the water. If you are looking for a thermometer to leave in the jacuzzi, this is not for you. Besides, why would you want to use a precision instrument meant for cooking your meat perfectly for any other purpose? Just sayin...
2073262
this thermometer is not useful for me roasting. It only measures the surface temperature. To check arose you need a "meat thermometer". You can get an inexpensive one in any supermarket that does the job very well.
1080837
I agree with Kim I have only used mine for deep frying and it should work on any cooking method but for me a smaller thermometer that can be tucked away in a drawer would be more convenient for daily use as this is a very large thermometer that sits in a deep pot and requires a large storage area.
942502
It only has one temp probe input, so if you ONLY wanted to monitor the oven, then yes. If you wanted to monitor your food and the oven temp, you would need a monitor with dual inputs. There might be better temp probes for the job though (check the thermoworks website for options), the needle probe is not ideally suited for measuring air temp, but it does do the job.
1481333
Of course, depending on what you are frying in any pan or any fryer you musr must monitor and adjust the temperature. Always be sure to heat this fryer with the lid OPEN. We think this is a Great Fryer!
454444
I have not used a thermometer, but i have used this for deep frying. i bought it exclusively for deep frying outdoors (extension cord not included).works well, i would estimate it gets up to 350 comfortably.
2234609
According to the instructions sent with mine, the probe tip is rated to 392 degrees. The cables can withstand 500 for a short period of time. Personally, I would use it as an instant read thermometer at really high temps. It is not really "instant" like the $96 thermonmeter, but will tell you the internal temp within 5 seconds. You just poke it into whatever you are cooking until you get the desired temp. I usually test several spots for something like a turkey or a roast with a bone. Try it, you won't be sorry. (But read the instructions)
409660
The answer is NO. This is to be used to observe or read temperature in short term where the dial (working parts) are NOT exposed to DIRECT HEAT as in the internal temp of chicken, candy or other like cases as in checking the internal temp of grilled beef, pork etc.
302942
It should be pretty accurate with a shallow amount of oil. If the amount of oil is deep enough for a standard thermometer, use it to compare against the laser measurement.
1463245
I use it to check the temp of the oil on my griddle when frying pancakes and it makes perfectly browned pancakes.
1795097
Yes! I have used it to fry fish snd stir frys. But the oil gets hotter faster. So be careful using it. I love it.
1761407
Nope. It's not intended for that use. Just check the internal temperature about half-hour before end of recommended cook time then you'll know how to gauge it.
223350
I'm not sure how well it would work. I've had trouble with this one getting too hot in the cable linking the probe to the monitor. That can destroy the connection. I don't know if the oil in your deep fryer would be at a higher or lower temperature than inside a grill. If it's lower, it may work just fine. If it's higher (I grill at about 350 degrees F) it would probably not work.
2244947
I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.
302938
I have not measured the temperature of cooking oil. But I did use a meat thermometer and compared the temperature readings between the two. They were within a couple degrees of each other.
2232612
Hello! Yes, absolutely---it'll register up to 180 degrees F. Great thermometer for roasting meat and/or measuring temp of liquids. Have a good day!