Top 8 Deep Fryers for Home Use: We Rate The Best

This Cuisinart fryer has an even more powerful motor than the T-Fal, at 1800 watts, meaning that it will have the power to heat up quickly, which is especially useful as the oil tank takes a full gallon of oil.

The heating element is removable for easier cleaning, and the basket, oil container, and lid are dishwasher safe, making clean up a breeze. It comes in multiple sizes ranging from 1-quart all the way up to 5 liters, so frying an entire chicken is possible with the largest model in the range. This model has a 4-quart capacity, so it should be ample for the average family mealtimes.

On the downside, this unit has a stainless steel exterior which gets extremely hot during operation, so watch your fingers getting burned. In addition, the non-stick coating of the oil reservoir might flake away and contaminate your cooking oil over time. Watch out as well for the detachable power cord, which seems to be a feature of modern deep fryers, as the magnetic attachment has been reported as being weak and doesn’t stay connected.

The Presto CoolDaddy has a lockable lid to prevent splatters of hot fat while cooking, and it also has an oil heat indicator light to let you know when the optimum temperature is achieved. The lid features a charcoal filter that reduces the frying odor significantly, and because there is a viewing window you can always tell how the food is cooking without opening the lid and reducing the heat level.

The motor is 1500 watts, so not as powerful as some, but it is plenty strong enough to handle most frying needs in the home. There is a removable oil pot that merely lifts out for easy cleaning, and with a 1.9-liter, or 2-quart oil capacity, it would be ideal for most medium size families.

On the downside, the thermostat settings are somewhat inaccurate, meaning that you need to continually adjust the temperature to compensate, and therefore, reaching optimum temperature becomes tricky. Furthermore, when you push the lid release button, be careful as it snaps up with some speed, causing strain on the hinges that could lead to damage.

This Secura model is equipped with a 60-minute timer so you can set it and forget it. At the end of the timed cycle, the alarm sounds to alert you that it is done. It also shuts down the heating element to save energy and your food tasting overcooked.

The other advantage of buying this model is that it has 3 baskets, meaning that you can easily make multiple fried recipes for one meal. This model also benefits from a filter in the lid to reduce odors, and the 4.2-liter oil tank is big enough for any family. The 1700-watt motor is powerful and up to the task of heating the oil quickly, and there is an indicator light to let you know when the correct temperature gets reached.

On the downside, the timer has to be set for the machine to turn on as there is no on/off facility, and the max fill line for the oil doesn’t allow for your food to get covered while it cooks, meaning that often for the more significant items, you’ll need to fry them without the basket. This is fine if you don’t mind oil being on your food, but if you want to drain away the excess, then it could be a bit of an inconvenience. Also, there is a removable cord that could be described as too short, meaning that if you aren’t anywhere near a plug socket you are going to have to rearrange your kitchen to accommodate plugging it in.

This Hamilton Beach fryer is a double basket variety, which allows you to cook your fries and chicken all at the same time. The motor is powerful, at 1800 watts, and with a 12-cup capacity, it is sure to cater to the masses. This model also has an adjustable timer for set-and-forget cooking and adjustable temperature control for perfectly moist food varieties.

When the timer runs out, it makes an audible sound to let you know the food is cooked, which is excellent if you are in another room relaxing while it cooks. Although this deep fryer comes with a double basket facility, it also comes with a third option of a single large basket for cooking on a larger scale.

On the downside, this model reaches temperature too slowly for some, and with the size of the oil tank so big, it needs a lot of oil to cover the food, even when the maximum level gets reached. Moreover, once the oil is ready to be emptied, it can prove to be a bit challenging. In addition, Hamilton Beach claims that this fryer is easy to clean, but with some elements more difficult to access than others, cleaning it isn’t as simple as advertised.

This is the second T-Fal product to make this list, and given that they dominate the sales figures on Amazon, it’s no wonder why. This is the triple basket model that allows you to multitask your cooking needs or use just one basket for higher capacity. It has an oil ready light, a power indicator, and an adjustable thermostat for greater control.

There is a stainless steel removable oil bowl for easy cleaning, and because the frying baskets are dishwasher safe, keeping this machine in top condition should be simple. The motor is 1800 watts, so it’s no slouch in the power department, and the element heats quickly to create perfect results. On the downside, it offers a larger 4-liter capacity, so it’s not going to fit in everyone’s kitchen, particularly if you have an apartment size space.

This Proctor Silex model is another fryer that is best suited to couples or single users because it is compact and space-saving in its design. If you have an apartment-style kitchen, then this thing will be a dream as it won’t dominate the countertop like a microwave, and takes up very little space. It has a 1.5-liter oil capacity, cooks batches in 1-4 servings, has an adjustable temperature control, and is entirely housed in a sleek stainless steel exterior.

The oil indicator light warns you when the oil has reached the correct temperature, and the single-serve basket sits neatly in a removable non-stick oil tray for easy cleaning. One of the best features of this Proctor Silex fryer is that unlike all the other manufacturers featured on this list who only offer a 1-year warranty, this model comes with a generous 3-year warranty. This means that peace of mind is guaranteed when purchasing this fryer.

On the downside, again, the size may be just a little on the small side for some. In addition, some have reported the maximum temperature never gets reached or that the fryer doesn’t hold its temperature when it eventually does heat up.