There are many deep fryers on the market, but how do you choose the best one for your needs? Here's a selection of some of the best dep fryer options - you're sure to find one here that will work for you.
George Foreman Lean Mean Spin Frying Machine
George Foreman
This unique fryer has a spinning basket that lifts out of the hot oil when the food is finished frying and rapidly spins the food to whisk off excess oil. It's designed so you can close the lid before lowering the food into the oil, which helps cut down on dangerous and messy splattering. However, the fry basket has a central pole that greatly reduces the capacity of how much you can fry at once.
Presto Professional CoolDaddy Deep Fryer
PriceGrabber
This deep fryer has a stay-cool exterior, and the food can be lowered into the frying oil with the lid closed. The dial thermostat can be adjusted up to 375˚F, the optimal cooking time for frying, and the removable pot holds about 1.5 liters of oil.
Waring Professional Deep Fryer
Cooking.com
Waring's deep fryer has a powerful heating element, so it heats up quickly and recovers the heat rapidly when food is added into the fryer. The removable, dishwasher-safe oil container holds 1 gallon of cooking oil, and the food capacity is a generous 2.2 pounds. The fryer has a 30-minute timer.
Deni Mini Fryer
PriceGrabber
This compact little fryer is perfect for frying small batches of food, such as a meal for two. The oil pot is not removable, but a drainage spout makes it easy to empty and the heating element is imbedded beneath the pot so it's easy to hand-wash. It holds 4.25 cups of oil and about 5 cups of food.
T-Fal ActiFry
T-Fal
The ActiFry isn't a deep fryer, per se, but it can make healthy versions of fried foods like French fries. Add a small amount of oil (like a tablespoon) and your food, and a paddle slowly stirs the food around while it cooks in hot air, resulting in a crisp exterior and tender interior. The ActiFry is good for making stir-fried dishes and even risotto.
