Best deep fryers according to redditors

> I would say it's pretty uncommon for restaurants to serve two different styles of deep fried potatoes, let alone three

As an American this kind of cultural ignorance hurts me. Has my country done nothing to export the glory that is the deep fat fryer? Have we not shown our devotion to it with our continued worship of it despite its obvious effects on clothing sizes? See its glory, bask in it

Gettin' the choice of tater tots, french fries, curly fries, crisps, or some variation of sweet potato fries or even those big fat wedge things KFC used to have is as much a part of being American as pretending that private charity is a civilized way to address public mental health issues.

I will hear no more of this nonsense about fried potato gatekeeping in a world where my culture is the hegemon.

Yeah, I've had the same lard for like 2 years. Given that I continue to add to it when it gets low.

Edit: and this bad boy makes filtering easy

Edit 2: this is the version I actually own

Ill get her a fry daddy instead.

It was this thing. I found grandpa because he posted an irrelevant photo of a jolly old man on a shaver I was looking at. The people who add random photos of themselves in product reviews always have accounts full of adorable, nonsensical reviews

Absolutely! I've got an indoor fryer which handles a 20 lb turkey. It's not battered or breaded like fried chicken. It makes incredibly juicy meat with a golden crispy skin.


You should get one and amaze all of your UK friends/family who have never seen it before!


The turkey has to be completely thawed and dry because any water in the fryer makes steam which boils over and can cause fires.

This guy gets it. Also, if you're not using a dedicated fryer I'd recommend one, even a small one like a Fry Daddy because they have two modes, on and off.

I kind of hated deep frying. I used to deep fry wings in my old Griswold dutch oven until I just didn't want to deal with the upkeep of the oil. I had a tiny deep fryer for a while, but hated the capacity. Normal baking will kind of get you some sort of semblance of a decent rubbery, slightly soggy wing. I did switch over to this baking powder method a few years ago after seeing it from Chef John. I will say that it's the best method other than deep frying.

However earlier this month though I bought a T-fal FR8000. So far it's been a game changer. This fryer filters and stores the oil beneath the oil tank making it a wholly self contained unit. I usually have wings a few times a month, but I'm not crazy about paying the premium in money, time, and inconvenience to go out to have properly deep fried wings. Granted it's still a little inconvenient since I fry in the garage to keep the smell contained.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073SM2KL1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521726114&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=deep+fryer&psc=1

I'll start it off... I got one of these airfryers as a gift a couple years ago and it's amazing. Basically anything you would put in the microwave and get a squishy mess, you put in this thing and get a crispy delicious food in barely more time than the microwave would take. Improves frozen food and leftovers tenfold. Perfect if you don't have time to cook (by which I mean are totally useless in the kitchen, like myself).

There are definitely cheaper ones available but you get what you pay for and I can vouch for the Philips XL one since that's what I've used. Worth every penny of $299 imo.

I have this but paid vastly less than the price listed there.

It's pretty awesome for chicken nuggets and chips.

I think there are a few different styles, some probably easier to clean than others

Mine is a donut shaped pan that rotates the stuff, so it is a pain to clean but I have seen where it is just a bucket tray which looks easy to clean

• OP has this one
  
• I have this one
  

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=zg_bs_289918_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E9MV7JF702232WKFV1GX

Is that the stainless steel T-fal one? I've had that one for about two years now and it's great! Fry your food, flip the lever to filtration, then toss everything but the heating element into the dishwasher.

Get a deep fryer. Mine takes about 3 quarts of oil. I always fry outside so my entire loft doesn't smell like fryer grease for weeks. Afterwards, I filter the cooled oil through cheese cloth on a strainer and store it in the fridge. I get 2-3 uses per gallon of oil, depending on what I fry, how hot I need it, and how long I keep it heated.

You cannot fry something in oil without a thermometer and you have to keep changing the temp to compensate (it cools when you first plunge the food, but it rapidly rises once the moisture starts boiling off). If the oil exceeds 400 F, you burn it and start to get a funky flavor, but more importantly you risk a grease fire.

So I never fry anything in oil without using the temperature controlled deep fryer. Food comes out better, it's safer, and my place doesn't stink like fast food for weeks.

//Edit: pics or it didn't happen. This is my Nashville hot chicken I fried a few weeks ago. Freshly baked bread too. Unfortunately I didn't do the pickles myself, but someday....

For my dorm room, I got a simple crock pot from target, an electric skillet, an electric pot, and a rice cooker/steamer. They have served me well. I like this setup, because I can cook things simultaneously, which I wouldn't be able to do with a hot plate and pans. I can make sauteed veggies and pork chops in the skillet, while steaming rice, and make a sauce for the pork chops in the pot at the same time. It's nice to not have to make my dinner in stages. Although I suppose you could do much the same thing if you had multiple hot plates and a good set of pans.


Electric Skillet

Electric Pot

It's not the dishwasher as much as the neutered soap that is sold now. Try something like this, and you'll get much cleaner dishes.

It is a little more than you want to spend, but we have this and like it. If you watch the price, pretty sure it drops into that range as we bought it for $78 a year ago.

My Full Home Fryer kit


Container and strainer in one

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Fryer - Easy to clean and use/cheap (Dishwasher safe)


Spider - Do not use the crappy basket that comes with the fryer, use this to remove things instead


Thermometer - Never trust the built in one.

Save yourself a bunch of trouble and get yourself one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=sr_1_25?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372250006&sr=1-25&keywords=deep+fryer

Once you have this, play around with all the variables until you get wings you love!

I’ve had this one for years

https://www.amazon.com/FR8000-Basket-Filtration-Pounds-Silver/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

Fries are the only thing I buy frozen. It just makes no sense to make them from scratch when the best way to make them has you frying them, freezing them, and then frying them again. Buying frozen skips the first 2 steps with the same exact result. Just 3 minutes and you have a decent sized batch of absolutely perfect fries.

I wasn't really thinking a centrifuge (news to me that's used in cooking), I was thinking more like basic deep fryer to large basket deep fryer.

Or basic hand held mandoline vs high quality mandoline.

An old adage says get the cheap tool first, if you use it enough that it breaks, get the high quality version. Then again there's also the adage of, get the thing that'll do the job the best even if it costs twice as much as the other option, the saved frustration is worth it.

If you get one, THIS is 100% the one to get. Bought one myself on recommendation from Caveman Keto and it is everything he says it is. The key is being able to use solid fat lard; it makes all the difference and allowed me to experience my very own DUCK FAT FRIES (yeah they were celeriac fries, but hot damn).

I've done chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, various veggies, doughnuts, onion strings, and more. I haven't tried a steak yet but that sounds absolutely decadent, gonna try it :P

Wings in the oven? Ya'll need one of these.

I've probably bought at least 30 of these for the food truck over the years, I usually have about 8 in rotation at any given time. They do get streamers of baked-on oil on the outside and it isn't too easy to clean off, that is the down side. They are about $25 at the Wal-Mart.

Upsides: Inexpensive. Heating element is inside the cast aluminum base, it never touches the oil. For a 110-volt countertop deep fryer it is pretty powerful at 1200 watts. Has a flat nonstick bottom which lets you fry funnel cakes. Has a nice thermostat which lets it act as a warmer or a slow cooker if you like.

Highly recommended. Understand though that no 110-volt deep fryer is going to give you good results if you go dumping big handfuls of frozen food in them, they just can't recover fast enough.

I have the Emeril Tfal fryer and I love it

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-1-8-Liter-Integrated-Filtration-1-1-Pound/dp/B0050Z55TQ

When you are done you just switch to filter mode and it drains through a sieve into an airtight container.

All the parts are dishwasher safe except for the element which you can remove in half a second

Most importantly it keeps temp really well

Most households do not have a fryer like that in their home. Most that I am aware of use something like a cast iron skillet/dutch oven to fry items. Otherwise there's other items like a FryDaddy: https://smile.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37?sa-no-redirect=1

Or electric fryers that have become popular in recent years.

"Electric Kitchen Kettle"

You can go bigger

And even bigger!

I have had one of these for five years. It is good for most of the things I use it for. I do not own a dutch oven or a gas stove, so this seems like a better solution for now.

I mostly fry flautas/taquitos. (Always corn tortillas.) I put five in the basket and cook them in about 2 minutes. I also make french fries.

No, just get a decent deep fryer like [a FryDaddy] (http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37) or one those cheap friers with a basket. You can reuse the same oil for a long time.

The best fries are done 10 minutes at 325F and then 4 minutes at 375F, but that is uniform fries. I have a commercial fry cutter because I love fries. It doesn't seem that you can control the temp on the FryDaddy and I hear it gets to about 300F from one reviewer. You will need small batches for sure to get a crispy fry. As to fried chicken they were not happy either. Personally I would return it and get a T-Fal 3.5 liter instead. It has a bottle in the bottom and you can drain filtered oil into it. Easy to clean and it has a wide basket so you can do a good sized batch of things. I'm just saying that you have more control and that is always good. The bottle makes life a hell of a lot easier too. As to oil, Corn Oil is almost as good as Peanut Oil. The T-Fal has a filter in the lid which filters any smoke. I have mine on a counter in the middle of the kitchen and the ceiling is not discolored which would be a sign of oil smoke.

https://www.amazon.com/FR8000-Basket-Filtration-Pounds-Silver/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

I've had good luck with my generic countertop model that has a basket and heater element in the oil.

heats fast, is well controlled. wasn't spendy. not this model (or brand) but similar.

the element in the oil is the big thing, it lets the bits that fall off the food drop to the bottom, so they don't burn. mine's got a screen attached to the element that makes taking the gloop out easier.

This one: https://smile.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

And my wife already made me promise not to use it more than a couple times a month.

Cuisinart CDF-100 Compact 1.1-Liter Deep Fryer, Brushed Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EU68MU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gLMPCbZGY45M4

T-fal actually makes an awesome frier that will filter your oil for you and comes with a oil tray.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485834694&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tfal+fryer&dpPl=1&dpID=41o42%2B0XURL&ref=plSrch

It's worth every penny.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought it off of amazon a few months ago, and I use it a couple times a week, I love it.

I got this one for Christmas 3 years ago and use it almost daily! It's much bigger than the more traditional (Phillips style) air fryers and has lots of presets and a recipe book!

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Hometech-Patented-Spaceship-One-touch-Technology/product-reviews/B01JOX41BM

I bought this deep fryer and it is awesome https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484612675&sr=8-1&keywords=t-fal+easy+clean+deep+fryer
Deep fry all the things!

They range, but less than a square foot. It's got a basket for the food that you're frying, and a lid so the oil doesn't pop all over you. Here is a small, inexpensive one on Amazon

No, you must deep fry.

I used to be afraid of deep frying until I got a fry daddy.

fry daddy

Totes worth it

I use this fryer and it is excellent. It automatically filters and drains the oil into a plastic tub for reuse. I've fried dozens of birds with it. Oil can generally be used up to 7 times if it is filtered properly. The lid, basket, and main bin are all dishwasher safe too. The basket can fit about 4 pieces if packed properly. I also like that it has a temperature sensor. If the product could improve, I would make it easier to wipe the heating element after usage and I wish there was a digital thermometer.

My wife is the same about the smell. I take an electric deep fat fryer outside.
amazon link

I also have one of those propane-fueled cookers and a large pot that will do a turkey. I don't use it often because of all the oil it requires.

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-1-8-Liter-Integrated-Filtration-1-1-Pound/dp/B0050Z55TQ I've used this one. It works well.

I've found that the best deep fryer is a cast iron dutch oven and a stove.

Okay, yeah the frozen ones have an oil coating so they can be baked. That's why a small deep fryer is good to have. I put olive oil in it, so even though I'm frying it's at least a decent oil, and I cut my fries fresh from potatoes. You could eat them that way, I think, as long as you're okay with olive oil.

This is the fryer I bought several years back, love this thing, it steams too.

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Kitchen-Kettle-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Presto+06006+Kitchen+Kettle+Multi-Cooker%2FSteamer&qid=1566740991&s=home-garden&sr=1-3

No soup for you..I have to have my meat well done no matter what it is steak ribs bacon everything /u/bunnylebowski1 edit: name and item deepfryer

Hell, this guy is $25 and works great indoors or outdoors (assuming you have an outlet outside).

Safety aside, why waste expensive charcoal just to fry something?

You can get a decent one for fairly cheap that comes with a cover to be used while frying. I've owned one for many years and have not had any problems, or even any close calls. They're pretty safe.

Here's the one I've owned for a while: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Liter-Fryer-Digital/dp/B0016NQ49Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1318015636&sr=1-3

Mine was cheap (nothing high end but works fine)
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06006-Kitchen-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I

You can use fry oil over and over. So I like my deep fryer with a lid and I'll store it with the oil in it.

If you do go with a fryer, go with something big and basic. Here's a random example from a quick search on amazon. That will give you plenty of space for doing a good amount of wings or fried chicken at a time. I would avoid this style of fancy looking bullshit

I own this one. It's great for stuff like wings and fries. I actually can't do fried chicken in it because it has no temp control and the outside of the chicken burns before the inside is done so I do fried chicken in a pot on the stove. I threw the divider away a long time ago and use it as a single. I'll just snap that lid on top when I'm done and use the same oil over and over.

After college, I got a cheap multi cooker and have fried many foods since! This size works fine for feeding 2-4 people. You definitely still need a thermometer to check the temp, but it's been handy for bringing to events.

All you need for deep frying is a large pot and a thermometer. I used to use candy thermometer, and I now have a chef alarm.

Some of my top foods are kenji's general tso's chicken, garlic chicken, shrimp po boys, kenji's french fries, falafel, corn fritters, and cheating donuts.

Not worth the hassle for me- fried ice cream and mozzarella sticks.

Other tips- Fry in small batches! Expect a temperature drop.
I strain old oil through a cheesecloth, store in the fridge, and use it as I cook, and it's fine for quite a while, although it depends on what you've fried.

You need a fry daddy, 3 mins in the fryer and they're infinitely better than outta the oven.

OMG I am so sorry! that sucks!

I have a Great Cuisinart Toaster oven convection, rotisserie. But it is not full size like some are. I usually am only cooking for myself or myself and my husband. so it works great for us.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOB-200N-Rotisserie-Convection-Stainless/dp/B06WLHXYQL/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?

I love it have had it for about 6 years now? and cook everything in it. but again it is one of the smaller ones you can't cook at 12" pizza in it. etc.

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I would also recommend buying extra pans for this oven

these are heavy and fit 2 chicken breasts perfectly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0187ZG7RE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I would also suggest an air fryer, (XL size) they are awesome for fast cooking if the item calls for 20 minutes in the oven at any temp. (mine only goes up to 390 F.) I set the air fryer on 390, and turn it on for 12 minutes. the stuff will usually be done perfectly within that time. Just about exactly Half the time of the oven baking time.

I have a philips this one. had it for 5 years now and cook in it a lot!

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-HD9240-94-Digital-Airfryer/dp/B00TR78QUI/ref=sr_1_1?

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I hope you find some great stuff for your (non kitchen) to make it your own. Good Luck!

It’s a $35 Cuisinart fryer. I like it just to keep the splashing and odor under control.

I dont know about your country but here in Germany we have deep fryers which dont use fat. high tech :)

check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-FZ700251-Multi-Cooker-nonstick-interior/dp/B005GM15HE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419141561&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Tefal+ActiFry+2in1+YV+9601

Frydaddy or similar.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

I'm a fried chicken FANATIC. I always made it best myself, but hated the mess of frying on the stove, and didn't like the low quality/high prices of some nearby chains. Got myself one of these bad boys: https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

Life changing. I live alone, so the small size (3 pieces at a time) is perfect for me. Plus, the temperature is always perfect and it heats up very quickly.

I love my Phillips air fryer, I use it nearly every day, it’s a perfect little oven, easy to use, well built, quick and cooks food perfectly. This size is perfect for one person (even cooks a small chicken): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9220-20-Technology-Grilling/dp/B0042EU3A2/ref=asc_df_B0042EU3A2/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231909287202&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9745560556395741354&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006519&hvtargid=pla-385812356158&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

If cooking meals for more than one person I’d maybe go for a larger size.

You need one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05411-GranPappy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B0000Z6JK0
Easiest thing ever.. Just gotta clean er up

EDIT mobile links suck

Yeah, you can get a deep fryer for like 35 bucks, man. You don't need a big one if you're just using it for yourself.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JM202I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 only 25 bucks, I just got mine a couple of weeks ago... was doing double boiler before. what a pain in the ass! presto pot is sooooo much faster and efficient! If you can scrape up enough for waxes and fragrance oils, you can afford this, it's worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOX41BM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1R7RKHA8BHLEQ

Update, just in case anyone sees this:

Turns out :

Hometech Patented 1200W 13L Spaceship Air Fryer Deep Fryer (Healthy No Fat Oil-Free, 6 One-touch Cooking Options, Far Infrared 3D Heating Technology for Kitchen Cooker), White

Is the single largest Air fryer I could find. reading reviews, it serems to be ok.

This one has a larger cooking area thgan the vitair.

Yep. I got this lil dude.

I'll probably only use it a couple times a week though. Hopefully

Impulse buying random shit on Amazon.

A couple weeks ago I bought a Deep Fryer, Electric Guitar and Rocksmith 2014, and Red Wing Iron Ranger boots.

EDIT: Added links. Also this

I have a couple of non-programmable slow cookers and I've used my MIL's programmable one, and I actually prefer the oldschool non-programmable. I don't need to stress out about specific temps & hours, etc. Just set it on low & I can disappear all day then come back in the evening to food. The programmable time/temp ones, to me, just add a layer of complexity where it's not really needed (that's why it's called a slow cooker). That said... the cooker I find myself using most often is this one that can be used as either a fryer or slow cooker. It has specific temps on the dial but I use 200 as the equivalent of "low" and about 225-250 as "high" or I can tweak the temp how I want if I want to preheat the cooker quickly, or dial it back if the food's cooking too fast. For recipes, the Caveman Keto site has quite a few that can be done in the crockpot (just put "slow cooker" in the page's search bar). I just came across this recipe site too that seems to have a lot of good suggestions.

We have a deep fryer, my girlfriend makes really good truffle fries and mozzarella sticks.

Its the FryDaddy:

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1407435486&sr=8-8&keywords=deep+fryer

Their new home for when the Quaker is screaming and your Senegal starts going nuts when I get near you.

What you want is a multi-purpose electric cooker like this one. You can set it to whatever temperature you want (within reason), so it can serve as a slow cooker or a steamer or a deep fryer or whatever. You can make pancakes in it if you work at it. I've done it.

If you're using it as a slow cooker, you might want to invest in some kind of timer to shut it off after so long.

EDIT: the other thing you could consider is a single burner electric range/hotplate (there's many cheaper ones than that one) and a couple of pans.

It is wasteful to toss the oil, but the fries are delicious even if you do pour it down the drain once it cools. Once in a while shouldn't dent your wallet too much. And if you want to pro, you can always buy a fryer like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Liter-Fryer-Digital/dp/B0016NQ49Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321302757&sr=8-3

You could also sieve the oil and keep it in a jar or something. It should be fine to fry another day. I'm not sure of the safety hazards involved. But here's a link about it: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2277.html

When it comes to appliances, I think the more uses, the better. I have one of these. I use it as a rice cooker, a steamer, and a deep fryer. It can be used as a slow cooker, but I have a big crockpot that I usually use for that.

I use this little guy I got from Amazon. It makes deep frying anything stupid simple, and it’ll filter out any crap in the oil as it goes down into the oil storage pan. You just take that pan back out and empty it into the tub.

I’m using the same oil I did last year, as I cleaned it up using this kick ass method from J Kenji

simple, cheap, and easy to clean

[This] (http://www.consumersearch.com/deep-fryers/best-deep-fryers) is where I'd start.

I'm a nerd, so I'd also be thinking about the following:

If you know anyone with a deep fryer, ask them what they think of it. Ask how often they use it. Ask how often they change the oil. Ask what cleaning it is like. See if any of today's market models are designed to remedy some of your friends' fryers' inconveniences.

Oh, and ask if they've ever burned themselves, and where. Obviously these things are gonna get hot, but you should't risk 3rd degree burns when you go to click the lid open. Look for something that's well-insulated. Ideally you want something that you can accidentally run way longer than you need to without risking fire or injury.

Lots of commercial fryers have something called a "cold zone" in the bottom few inches of the fryer. This is genius, because it stops flour particles and shit from incinerating and giving off burnt flavors and spoiling the oil. I have no idea whether this modification means you can use the oil an extra hour or and extra year.

I have no idea where the heating elements are located on the home devices sold nowadays -- I don't own one. Chances are they're at the bottom of most compact home models, right with your burning food particles.

Unless you spring for [this] (http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-D34528DZ-Dual-Zone-Fryer/dp/B00489QJUE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) bad boy, which boasts commercial-grade features on a home-cook's scale. Unfortunately, it's more expensive than the others. There are some with "immersion-style" heating elements ([Like this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Waring-DF280-Professional-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B005Z4935O/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1416489577&sr=1-1&keywords=waring+fryer)), which might even be superior to the "cool-zone technology" of the DeLonghi.

This brings me to my last tip: energy and efficiency. There's a lot more variables than you might think here. Evaluate devices' wattages relative to their volume and the size and contact points of the heating elements.

When you drop food into a fryer--especially frozen food--the temperature drops depending on how many liters of oil you're working with. Considering your countertop and storage options, you'll wanna find a good balance between compact design and convenient frying space. Regardless, no matter how hot your fryer can get, the temperature will fall every time you drop something in there. If you're frying at 370 degrees, 340 could mean soggy, chewy food.

So along with wattage and volume, you'll wanna look check for decent voltage in the device you buy. Here's why: you know how you sometimes have to kick your car down a gear on the highway to get that extra boost to pass a slow Connecticut driver in the left lane? Think of that extra burst of power before returning to equilibrium as voltage. And just so you know: wattage is the burst of volts multiplied by amps, which measure the flow of current.

Good luck.

(And if there's any physics or engineering people reading this, I apologize for my metaphor. Please kindly revise it if necessary)

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-35033-12-Cup-Capacity/dp/B00CXMNZTQ

Dude buy a deep fryer. They're less than $40. I've had this one for a couple years and I haven't had a problem with it. http://smile.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-35033-12-Cup-Capacity/dp/B00CXMNZTQ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1456935369&sr=8-19&keywords=home+deep+fryer

This appears to be the same model, but actually available? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Cascade-Phosphates-Professional-Fryer/dp/B00PT0324C.

http://jillcataldo.com/cascade_professional_is_now_cascade_fryer_boil_out/

Very few people have one in the UK now. They are viewed as unhealthy.
I compromised. I own one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9220-20-Healthier-Airfryer/dp/B0042EU3A2
It does great chips. It's also possible to fry batter'd items too if you wrap them in foil. I use it once or twice a month.

I either buy whole golden plump wings from the local grocery or I buy the 10lb bag of flash frozen wings from Costco (way cheaper).

I'm using the Fry Daddy. I've used it for about 6 years and it's still going great. Hits 375 in about 5 minutes. Definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a cheap fryer you can store easily.

Here; https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

We recently bought this deep fryer when the price dropped and the oil filtration system helps a lot. There's still some cleanup but not nearly as much as usual.

T-Fal FR8000 Deep Fryer with Basket, Oil Fryer with Oil Filtration, Easy to Clean, 2.6 Pounds, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sAECCbQ2SYT7J

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Kitchen-Kettle-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535963263&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=electric+pot

Heres the one i use

I've own two. The second one is heaps better, the DeLonghi, similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-D34528DZ-Dual-Zone-Fryer/dp/B00489QJUE/ref=sr_1_4?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1418954330&sr=1-4&keywords=delonghi+deep+fryer

The single best feature is the tap at the front with a filter to allow the oil to drain, which is great if you plan to re-use it. Everything else works really well and it's easy to clean.

I adore this fryer: http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-2-65-Pound-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

It automatically filters the oil into the bottom chamber when it's cooled enough and then you just throw the fryer vat in the dishwasher. The oil stores with the fryer and I hang into it until it gets darker or I've fried fish.

Like any little home fryer you have to cook in small batches (which is lousy when entertaining large groups), but it works quite well. I can fry around a dozen chicken wings at a time without the fryer getting crowded.

Nah, it's not hard. We fry wings and fries all the time. You just get a big jar and some cheesecloth and you can reuse the oil up to twice.

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

Cascade Professional still had phosphates in it. They discontinued it, but re-released it labeled as Cascade Fryer Boil Out. Here is some further information.

http://jillcataldo.com/cascade_professional_is_now_cascade_fryer_boil_out/

http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Phosphates-Professional-Fryer-PGC59097/dp/B00PT0324C

> TFAl auto filtration deep fryer

Nice tip. Is this the one? Or this one? I'm getting the big one.

Is this the one you have? Presto

Got this for my birthday, super easy to use. https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

If you want to actually "cook" a meal, could you use something like this?: http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06006-Kitchen-multi-cooker-steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1343443235&sr=8-9&keywords=electric+cook+kettle Maybe this appliance would be "prohibited" though? IDK.

Deep-frying in it would definitely be a bad idea (you really need an exhaust fan when you deep-fry, plus it's a spatter-y mess).

> 'Cascade Professional Fryer Boilout' soap

I was worried about safety when my little brother started deep frying stuff so we bought this deep fryer.

Feels much safer as the oil is fully covered and the temp is controlled.

Yeah I was essentially asking the safest way to go from frozen turkey to deep fried turkey. Using the resource I have.

The one I have is a DeLonghi D677UX

Cheaper option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005KB37?pc_redir=1410865247&robot_redir=1

Really, any deep fryer will do if you are just doing nuggets and fries.

I like making homemade fried chicken, so I went with something a bit bigger, and one that allowed me to filter the oil easily. I went with the following:

T Fal Deep Fryer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

I got one those small French fry fryers and it's so much easier than frying on a pan. Looks like something this Don't defrost them the fries and make sure to keep the oil at low temperature, 150 degrees Celsius for it come out perfect.

For $23 you don't have to just dream anymore. Or this one is good too.

Then you just follow a simple recipe for cake donuts.

this one

You can do about a dozen at a time if you really squeeze them in, I usually do about 10 at a time.

I'm going to try using my fryer next time. Has a temp knob. Adjusting a gas range was a pain.