How should fryer basket capacity be sized for peak service volume?

Size the basket from batch weight, frying duration, and peak order intervals rather than the fryer cabinet dimensions. The purchase decision should use the actual recipe, load, and duty cycle rather than a catalogue maximum. At acceptance, repeat the agreed test with production-equivalent material and compare the result with the contractual tolerance. These records make the technical promise measurable and reduce disagreement when the machine arrives at the buyer’s site. For repeat orders, preserve the approved configuration so a later machine is built to the same practical performance basis and documented settings.