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Cody Chase

Professional II

I'm looking for some sort of small deep fryer, any suggestions under $100?

December 10, 2011 9:01 AM PST · Flag · 5 answers

Steve Yalikulem

Specialist III

Hamilton Beach 3 Liter Deep Fryer Digital Timer

Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel 12-Cup Deep FryerFry crispy, mouth-watering foods without the mess you've come to expect from traditional deep fryers! Food can be lowered into hot oil and lifted out while the lid is closed for splatter-free frying.... read more...

Here's a nice deep fryer for you. It's great for its simplicity. The dials are obvious and general use is super easy. So is cleaning...it all disassembles for cleaning. Great deal!

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Reply · Send thanks · posted 161 days ago · 2 people agree

1 points posted by Harmony Saunders

I would choose this over the TFal, only because I have owned some of their products in the past and have been very pleased with them. I don't know much about deep fryers but they make a hell of a blender!

Johnny Winchester

Specialist III

T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless-Steel 2.65 -Pound(3.3 Ltr) Immers...

T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless-Steel 2.65 -Pound(3.3 Ltr) Immersion Fryer

The professional style Ultimate EZ Clean Pro Fryer is truly the ultimate deep fryer. This high wattage unit, 1700 watts, boasts an extra large food capacity of 2.65 lbs. and a stylish stainless steel exterior. This unit also is equipped with a p... read more...

I think this looks like a good choice, although I don't own the thing. So take my advice with a grain of salt.
I trust the T-Fal name, and by the pictures and specs this seems like it would be a wonderful machine.
Keep in mind there is some work that goes into this whole deep fry thing. You need like 3 liters of oil. It needs to be heated and cooled and kept somewhere, plus the thing needs to be cleaned. Oh yeah and it won't smell very good...
I'm not trying to dissuade you, just be ready to deal some labor!

Reply · Send thanks · posted 161 days ago · 2 people agree

1 points posted by Matt Long

I bought the T-Fal fryer based on reviews for my wife. It's been a great appliance. Be very careful not to over fill it, however, or you'll have a huge mess on your counter to clean and anyone can attest to how gross oil is to clean up. It's a pretty decent size, not too big, not too small and most everything can be cleaned in the dishwasher which is really nice if it's my day for clean up! It's a great gadget.

Lindsay Stidham

Professional I

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer

Makes four servings with just four cups of oil. Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically. Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again. Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets. Hard surface finish inside fo... read more...

Makes four servings with just four cups of oil.
Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically.
Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again.
Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 160 days ago · 1 person agrees

1 points posted by Candice Aloree

If you're looking for small I would say this is the way to go

Richard Edwards

Professional III

DeLonghi D895UX Cool-Touch ROTO Electric 1-1/2-Pound-Capacity Food ...

DeLonghi D895UX Cool-Touch ROTO Electric 1-1/2-Pound-Capacity Food Fryer

You'll be able to enjoy homemade doughnuts, tempura, sweet potato fries, chicken fingers and fried dough any time you like with this easy to use appliance. Unlike the oil sometimes used in commercial establishments you can be sure your frying oil ... read more...

If I were to buy one it would be this one!
I like the easy clean oil drain thingy they've got going on... by far the worst part of deep frying is dealing with all that oil, so I'm glad they have though of a good way yo deal with it.
It also has an adjustable temperature, digital timer, and mesh basket that rotates to use less oil.
Seems like a real winner to me.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 161 days ago · 1 person agrees

1 points posted by Destinee Rice

this does seem like a nice set up/clean up procedure they have figured out here.

Jacob Pospychalla

Practitioner III

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer

I have this one and it gets the job done, while being very affordable. Due to it's low volume, it doesn't work well with entertaining, but it is great for one to two people.

There is only an on/off setting (really it is plugged in or not), and no temp adjustment, so watch your recipies, some products may need to be pre-cooked

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Voting Summary

1.	T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless-Steel 2.65 -P...	27% agree
2.	Hamilton Beach 3 Liter Deep Fryer Digital Timer	27% agree
3.	Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer	27% agree
4.	DeLonghi D895UX Cool-Touch ROTO Electric 1-1/2-...	18% agree