When space is tight but customer demand is high, you need equipment that works smarter, not bigger. Meet the AutoFry® Mini-C, a compact, countertop, ventless commercial deep fryer designed to help small spaces serve big profits.
Whether you operate a convenience store, concession stand, or kiosk, the AutoFry Mini-C makes it easy to offer fresh, made-to-order fried favorites, without the need for a traditional hood system.
The AutoFry Mini-C is a double-basket, fully enclosed, ventless deep fryer built for single-serve cooking (8 oz. of product per chute recommended). With 1.375 gallons of oil per side (2.75 gallons total), it delivers consistent results while maintaining a compact footprint that fits comfortably on a countertop.
Its fully automated cooking cycles and built-in fire suppression system make it safe, simple, and efficient, even for operations with limited staff.
The biggest advantage of the Mini-C is flexibility. Because it operates ventless, businesses can avoid the high costs and construction requirements that come with traditional hood systems. That means faster installation, lower upfront investment, and more placement options.
Its compact design allows it to fit behind counters, inside kiosks, or in tight concession spaces where larger fryers simply won’t work. At the same time, the enclosed frying chamber helps reduce odor and grease output, creating a cleaner and more controlled cooking environment.
The Mini-C is also designed for single-serve efficiency. That means less food waste, better portion control, and a made-to-order experience that customers expect.
Today’s convenience stores are competing with quick-service restaurants. Customers want hot, fresh food, not just packaged snacks.
With the Mini-C, c-stores can easily add high-demand items like French fries, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, corn dogs, and onion rings. Even a small fried food program can significantly increase average ticket value and drive repeat visits.
In concession environments, speed and space matter. The Mini-C’s compact size makes it ideal for skating rinks, arcades, bowling alleys, and ball parks.
Operators can serve crowd-pleasers like funnel cake fries, taquitos, fried pickles, and popcorn shrimp while keeping lines moving during peak rushes. Its automated operation helps maintain consistency, even during high-volume events.
Food kiosks and non-traditional foodservice spaces often face ventilation limitations. The ventless design of the Mini-C opens the door to fried menu concepts without major renovations.
It’s perfect for:
Small footprint concepts can test and grow a fried food program without committing to a full kitchen buildout.
The Mini-C shines when it comes to high-margin, single-serve items. Operators can build simple menus around:
These items are easy to upsell, easy to portion, and highly craveable, making them perfect for boosting profits!
Curious how it works in real time? Don’t miss the Meet the AutoFry Mini-C video. It showcases the
dual basket system, enclosed frying process, and just how seamlessly the unit fits into compact spaces.
Seeing the Mini-C in action helps operators visualize how easily it could transform their current setup.
The AutoFry Mini-C gives convenience stores, concession stands, and kiosks the power to serve hot, crispy favorites without the cost and complexity of traditional frying systems.
For operators looking to expand their menu, increase margins, and maximize limited space, the Mini-C delivers exactly what modern foodservice demands - efficiency, safety, and profitability in one compact unit.