What temperature is frying oil typically kept at in a commercial continuous fryer?

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frozen meals — frozen meal Depositing of prepared meals in trays prior to freezing.

In a commercial continuous fryer, the oil is typically maintained at a temperature range of 170–180 °C (340–360 °F).1

During the frying process, food is transported through a tank of this heated oil on a conveyor system, which ensures consistent immersion and cooking times. This method is commonly used in the production of frozen meals to sear the surface of meats, bind breading materials, and develop desirable flavors and textures.1