Best 12 Deep Fryers According to Online Reviews
Ah, yes, the perfect, evenly done French fries. The perfect crispy and tender fried chicken. While you can do them on the stove, in a saucepan, or a skillet, it’s easier with a deep fryer. Here are the best deep fryers according to online reviews!
Do you fancy some fries, donuts, or potato chips? Do you feel like some fries and chicken? And do you dread preparing the stove, the pan, and monitoring the oil, to get that yum crispy texture outside and that tender bite on the inside? And somehow, no matter how you try, do you end up having unevenly cooked food? It can be easier with a deep fryer.
So you’ve been thinking of buying one for some time now. But which one? How to choose a deep fryer when there are so many options? Check out the ones with the best online reviews! We’ve got them all right here!
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1. Oster Deep Fryer w/Basket
If you’re up for a couple of wings and some fries, this deep fryer will not disappoint. However, keep in mind this gadget is designed for frying small and medium batches of food. It works great in every kitchen, no matter its size.
Many buyers praised it for its durability. What they didn’t like? The fact that the handles do not stay cool and you still have to use oven mitts.
- Dishwasher-safe, but it’s recommended you hand-wash it
- Riveted, sturdy, durable handles
- Includes: stainless steel fryer, fryer basket, G-type Vented glass lid
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Doesn’t work on an induction cooktop
- Ideal for frying, boiling, cooking
- The wire basket inside can be hooked to the pan so that you can easily drain the oil back in.
2. Cuisinart CDF-500 Extra-Large Rotisserie Deep Fryer, Silver
Now, this is more than a fryer. It loves to multitask and it’s quite good at it! From entrées to side dishes, from dumplings to desserts, from fries to a whole turkey, this is a state-of-the-art fryer.
Do you want some onion rings or some steamed veggies? You can do as you please as it does it all. And in the amount you need: a small portion just for you, or a big batch for the family! While most buyers appreciated its versatility, some reported oil dripping, while others deemed it too big for their cabinets.
- Comes with an oil container, a heating element, a vented lid, a double shift handle, a mesh basket, a drain hose, a basket handle, a small and a large cage
- Easy to clean, lightweight, and easy to handle
- Versatile, rotisserie function
- Large stainless mesh basket with a comfortable, cool-touch handle
- Two cooking settings for frying and steaming
- Built-in drainage system
- Stainless steel vented lid
3. Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
According to people on Amazon, this is one of the best fryer out there. We don’t think any different! After all, more than 19,000 took their time to write about their experience with this appliance.
To keep it short: it’s king of all deep-frying! Well, it’s the daddy of all deep-frying anyway! Anything you fancy! From crispy French fries to chicken or onion rings, you’ll love the precision of Presto! All that and compact, not taking up too much space.
- It maintains the perfect temperature automatically
- Easy to clean, with a non-stick surface inside and out
- It doesn’t need much oil: 4 cups of oil for 4 big servings.
- It stores the oil to use again
- It’s comfortable and easy to use, from the handy scoop, ideal for stirring, lifting, draining, with no mess, to draining
- It comes with a snap-on lid, so no spills and no odor
- Easy to store oil for future frying
- Not dishwasher-safe (!)
4. Presto 06006 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker/Steamer
One of the most versatile kitchen tools when it comes to frying. Hear us out! It can deep fry about six servings. Think about that feast!
But hold on, there’s more! It can also steam vegetables and rice. And you can use it to roast any meat you like. And it can even make soups and casseroles. I mean, come on! What doesn’t it do? Dirty little secret we found in the reviews online: many users declared they use it to melt wax, although the manufacturer advises against it.
- Customers liked the fact that this piece is fully immersible and dishwasher-safe after you remove the heat control
- It comes with cooking appliances, a rice cooker, a tempered glass cover
- It has a handy basket for steaming, blanching, deep-frying
- It has a clamp for draining effortlessly after cooking
- It has a non-stick finish, on the outside and the inside, so it’s easy to clean
- Automatically maintains the proper temperature
5. Presto 05411 GranPappy Electric Deep Fryer
You gotta love the name! GranPappy is quite the big daddy of frying. It’s fast, it’s easy to use, and it can prepare about six servings of French fries, chicken, shrimp, onion rings, and whatever you feel like making crispy, with only six cups of oil.
Food is done… presto. As in really fast. Its quick preheat and temperature recovery were favorites with buyers. What customers didn’t like? The outside of the unit remains hot, which makes maneuvering difficult.
- No controls to set, the temperature is set automatically
- Nonstick surface inside and out
- Snap-on lid: no mess, no smell, easy to store oil until your next frying
- It comes with a comfortable, handy scoop that can be used to lift, drain and serve
- Nice sleek, minimal design
- Not immersible in water
6. Cuisinart CDF-100 Compact 1.1-Liter Deep Fryer, Brushed Stainless Steel – Silver
If you don’t have a lot of counter space, this is the one for you. Customers that reviewed this piece liked that there’s no smoke or steam released when they cook their food.
They also liked that it’s compact and only takes up a little space. Some manifested their dislike of tempura or battered fried food. They advise against dropping battered food into the fryer since the batter can drop down to the bottom and stick to the grid, making cleaning harder.
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean and store
- Non-stick die-cast bowl
- Removable charcoal filter to diminish the smell
- Adjustable thermostat up to 375 degrees F
- 1-liter oil capacity
7. Elite Gourmet EDF-1607 800-Watt Mesh Basket 1.6 Quart
You’ll love this one! It’s compact and cute, minimal and high-performing. And the big “yes” of this fryer: it’s easy to clean and some parts are dishwasher safe; because come on, who want to do the dishes after munching on buffalo wings and fries?
- It can contain about 1.6 liters of oil and you can make about 1.5lb. of food
- The removable inner container is fully immersible
- The lid, the fry basket, and the oil pan are dishwasher safe
- Adjustable temperature control for any dish
- It has a comfy and safe lid that prevents hot oil splatter and spills
- It has a replaceable odor filter
- It has power & ready indicator
- You’ll appreciate the anti-slip feet that give the fryer more stability
- It has cool-touch handles
8. Presto 05466 Stainless Steel Dual Basket Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer
Are you ready for this one? This is professional-style deep fryer that will impress! Why is it an advantage to have it in your home? You can fry two foods at once! Hello, fries and wings! Hi there, fish and chips! And you won’t be making small amounts of it!
This deep fryer can handle extra-large amounts of food (12-cup capacity). You’ll also love that it heats up fast and you don’t have to channel your patience, only your appetite!
- Easy to use, it also comes apart easily, which makes cleaning better.
- Quick preheating
- Family-size frying food capacity
- You can use it for frying and steaming as well
- The tight lid provides to spattering risk
- Easy clean-up, the heating element, and the enameled pot are removable
- It’s recommended you hand-wash it
- One con that people found: the handles on the fryer can come out when they you’re trying to retrieve your food.
9. National Presto 05461 Stainless Steel Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer, Silver
Are you in the mood for some fish & chips? Do you feel like deep-fried calamari and Greek-style zucchini? This fryer is ideal for preparing anything you want. A plus this fryer has: you can use it for cooking large pieces of food.
- It has an adjustable thermostat, that helps you select the temperature you need
- Easy to clean
- 8-cup food capacity, family-size
- Signal light that indicates then the oil is ready
- You can cover with a filter to prevent spatter when you lower the food into the hot oil
- It can also steam
10. Hamilton Beach Professional Grade Electric Deep Fryer, 19 Cups
Hamilton Beach Professional is a titan when it comes to size. It’s inspired by professional fryers and you’ll see why! Are you ready? You can prepare about 12 cups of your favorite crispy delight at a time. Oh, my, fried-goodness God!
You’ll love the no-mess, and no-stink vented lid that has a filter and a transparent “window” to see how your food looks while cooking. Is there anything more delicious than anticipating that yum-moment of savoring your fried goodie?
- Extra-large basket, ideal for family portions
- No splatter, no hot oil, no mess. no oil spillover
- Frying basket with a hook, for an easy draining
- Easy to clean as the heating element can be removed and the tank, lid, and basket are dishwasher-safe
- Adjustable temperature
- Ready signal light
- Audible timer
- Easy to assemble, which is ideal for cleaning
11. Cuisinart CDF-200 4-Quart Deep Fryer, Stainless Steel
This compact fryer is perfect for your home. You can prepare up to 2.3 pounds of food at once. Not too shabby for a deep fryer at home, right?
- Removable, big oil container (1-gallon) with a pouring spout
- It has a large stainless mesh basket that has a cool-touch handle
- Uniform cooking for any fried dish
- The frying basket, the oil container, and the lid are dishwasher-safe
- A con: the bottom portion that holds the oil is not washable, hence you must drain the oil and clean it with a sponge
12. Secura Electric Deep Fryer 1800W-Watt Large 4.0L
Compared to the previous models, this fryer is the underdog. It has a high rating, but less reviews than our other top fryers. Still, don’t take read too much into that! It has many advantages. It has two frying mesh baskets, ready to prepare two dishes at the same time. Hello, fish & chips! Let’s not forget about its jumbo frying basket for when you feel like making a bucket of fried chicken.
- Many reviewers praised its easy cleaning as the fryer baskets are dishwasher-safe and the other elements are removable
- All baskets have hooks making them easy to maneuver for draining
- Another plus: you can lift the baskets while the lid is still on; we like our fries with minimal mess, right?
- Adjustable temperature
- Automatic timer
- Ready light that signals when the oil is heated
- Fast-frying power
- 4-liter large oil capacity. Ideal for feeding a family
- Safe to use with a lid that prevents spatter
- Transparent windows on the lid, to check on your cooking
- A con: some buyers found the lid to have sharp edges and an unstable frying basket
So there you have it. More than a couple of deep fryers to choose from. There’s not much to be done now but prepare for your next plate of deep-fried goodness.
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