Today, there are dozens of brands and models of home deep fryers to choose from. In order to find the very best one for you, review the available features and decide on those that would meet your specific needs. Here’s a list of the main features that a fryer may have, some of which may be more important for you than others:
1. Safety features. Some fryers are safer than others. If you have kids, you may want to look for a splatter-free cooking feature that will protect you and your family from any burns caused by the splatters of boiling oil.
2. Oil filters. Some units have better oil filtering than others. A good one should have filters that will keep the oil clean and odor-free, so that you can use the same oil a dozen times or more.
3. Fast to heat up. Some fryers are faster to heat up than others, allowing for cooking the food faster, without having to wait around.
4. Size. Some units are more compact while others are more capacious. The best are those with a well thought out design, making them capacious and compact at the same time.
5. Baskets. If you want to cook two different foods at the same time, consider purchasing a fryer with dual baskets. These will make for a fast and convenient way to cook two types of food at once.
6. Design. Some designs are sleeker than others. You can find attractive home deep fryers with a white, black or chrome finish that will match your kitchen’s decor.
By Andy Maule