Supplier Spotlight: AyrKing 

 

We’re incredibly proud of the suppliers we work with at J.L.Lennard, not the least of which is AyrKing.  

AyrKing have been manufacturing innovative food preparation machinery since 1972, continuously working to help customers improve their food quality, consistency and profitability. With their decades of experience in the industry, AyrKing pride themselves on their hands-on approach – gathering real-world insights and having their food preparation experts apply these to improve efficiency. 

The AyrKing difference 

 We can attest to the fact that many of AyrKing’s products are still operating a half-century later, which just goes to show how committed they are to quality. They build their equipment to stand up to the industry’s most demanding high-volume environments, which is why J.L.Lennard customers large and small continue to count on AyrKing for reliability. 

AyrKing was founded by an engineer, and the innovative spirit has continued, with many in their leadership team having backgrounds in engineering too. This expertise helps them create and adapt their food prep equipment specifically for their customers’ frying needs. 

Now, with fried chicken becoming so popular among quick service and fast casual dining restaurants, the equipment you choose is just as important as your ingredients you use. Whether it’s southern fried chicken or Korean-style crispy chicken, AyrKing’s breading and sifting stations help you manage the blending of your own recipe of breading. Their equipment is also unique in that it cuts down on waste and helps to increase product throughput while reducing labour. 

Our AyrKing picks 

The AyrKing Breading Table with Integrated Breading Sifter System 

For high volume breading and crumbing, the breading, blending, sifting (BBS) range from AyrKing offer an all-in-one solution. This versatile workstation auto-sifts for fried food breading and cuts down on hand-sifting time by as much as 80%.  

The secret is the sifter brush used as an auger, mixing the seasonings evenly throughout the breading mixture to keep flavour consistency, all while expelling any unwanted dough balls. As this process extends the life of the breading mixtures, it cuts down on ingredient costs by up to 40%. 

With just 3-4 removable parts, the BBS’ automatic sifter is incredibly easy to clean in a standard sink. Its direct drive motor is also very quiet, unlike mechanical agitation, and blends the breading mixture uniformly rather than segregating the ingredients. 

AyrKing Drumroll Automated Breader 

This automated breader is a game-changer for kitchens, allowing operators to fully automate their breading procedure for fried food items. The machine uses a helix-shaped component to tumble the product gently for a consistent coating, extending the life of your fryer oil and breading as it reduces “blow-off”.  

Compared to hand breading, the Drumroll Automated Breader (DAB) uses 13% less breading and 5% less fryer oil, resulting in better consistency and 25% faster production time. This innovative machine reduces the need for skilled labour, cuts down on inconsistencies and maximises the life of your ingredients – saving you time and money. 

AyrKing is dedicated to engineering machinery that makes life easier for chefs in the kitchen, cutting down on the time and effort required to achieve a consistent fry. We’ve featured just two of their products here, but if you’re after equipment that won’t let you down, we encourage you to check out more of the AyrKing range we stock.  

Got a few questions about one of our AyrKing machines? Get in touch with our team – we’re happy to help.