There are a number of cheap deep fryers worth anyone’s consideration. Let’s review some of the cheapest deep fryers available on the market, as well as their features and cons.
Presto Cool Daddy
This is a popular deep fryer that can cook up to six servings of food at once. Its features include: adjustable temperature, locking lid, cool touch, and a good filtration system. It lowers food with the lid closed, which helps to prevent spattering. You can reuse the oil up to 10 times, making it very cost effective. There’s little odor left in the kitchen after using it, which is great for frying foodstuffs like fish. It’s easy to clean, small and lightweight. Cons: its handle may get too hot; the steam may escape from the area around the handle and cause burns.
Deni Mini
This mini deep fryer uses around 3 cups of oil. Its features include: safe cool touch handles, viewing window, and odor filter. Cons: its handles get a bit too warm, it holds less food, and it’s harder to clean than other models.
T-Fal Maxi-Fry
This maxi fryer is one of the most popular cheap deep fryers with a 12-cup capacity. Features: adjustable thermostat, electronic timer, and folding handle. Safety features: it allows lowering of the basket without any oil splattering on you, it has a safe-to-touch exterior, and it has a handy automatic lid opening function. It has a dishwasher-safe basket and lid. Its safety features are great if there are small children around. This fryer is also sturdier than many others. Cons: shorter cord, the inner part isn’t removable, and the magnetic plug may fall out if you move the unit.
By Andy Maule