Reddit mentions: The best fryers

Hello Beautiful Bombshells!

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Lunch yesterday was a super yum Turkey, Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad. Dinner last night was a Boar's Head Chicken Bratwurst that hubby grilled. I air fried zucchini fries and made fry sauce (using AlternaSweets Ketchup for the ketchup part, pickle juice instead of vinegar, plus some dill pickle relish added). Yum! The zucchini needed a little more salt, but otherwise good. I would like to try them with almond flour to see which flour I prefer. Last night I used the same flouring method (mix of coconut flour and parmesan cheese) that I did for my Scotch Eggs. It was tasty, but I like experimenting to find my favorite! Anyone have any favorite recipes?

BTW, for those that might be interested (u/JennLnz) this is the air fryer that I have and I love it! In addition, I have this accessories kit for it. What more could you ask for? And there's so many things you can do with/in it :)

Workouts are going well. I'm still hitting the treadmill for 30 minutes every day and packing in some Netflix time while I do it. It's really helping to keep my blood sugar levels steady throughout the day. My cleaning fairies are coming today and I can't wait to have a sparkling clean house again :D

I have a few things I need to get done before hubby and I head to Paso Robles for a mini vacation next week. It's about 2 hours south of where we live, apparently half way between the San Francisco and LA airports. We're taking Tinkerbell with us, so I want to find a dog carrier that's kind of like a back pack so she doesn't have to walk everywhere. Anyone have a favorite? I had bought a sling type thing the last trip we took with her, but even at 12 pounds, it was uncomfortable after awhile and she didn't like it when I kept changing shoulders. I'm hoping a backpack style will distribute her weight a little.

Okay...I didn't mean to write a book again! I know we're getting busy in here because of so many new members, which I welcome with open arms! I hope you all have a gorgeous Tuesday and KCKO! XOXOXO

OMG I am so sorry! that sucks!

I have a Great Cuisinart Toaster oven convection, rotisserie. But it is not full size like some are. I usually am only cooking for myself or myself and my husband. so it works great for us.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOB-200N-Rotisserie-Convection-Stainless/dp/B06WLHXYQL/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?

I love it have had it for about 6 years now? and cook everything in it. but again it is one of the smaller ones you can't cook at 12" pizza in it. etc.

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I would also recommend buying extra pans for this oven

these are heavy and fit 2 chicken breasts perfectly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0187ZG7RE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I would also suggest an air fryer, (XL size) they are awesome for fast cooking if the item calls for 20 minutes in the oven at any temp. (mine only goes up to 390 F.) I set the air fryer on 390, and turn it on for 12 minutes. the stuff will usually be done perfectly within that time. Just about exactly Half the time of the oven baking time.

I have a philips this one. had it for 5 years now and cook in it a lot!

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-HD9240-94-Digital-Airfryer/dp/B00TR78QUI/ref=sr_1_1?

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I hope you find some great stuff for your (non kitchen) to make it your own. Good Luck!

I have This one here and I love it! It's on the small side, but a good size for 1-2 people. I've also used this one from Kohl's, we have it at my work, it's a lot bigger but cooks a bit slower.

1. Mine's super easy to clean. It's got a non-stick coating or something similar, the gunk just wipes off after I give it a soak in soap and water. There's an inner basket and an outer basket, it easy to take apart and clean and put back together.
   
2. I don't need any oil at all, it heats up super quick, cooks everything fast and evenly and gives a good crunch/crisp to certain foods. I keep a book with the temps/times I cook certain things at, becuase I find it quicker than a conventional oven so you have to figure out what works for the air fryer vs. instructions on packaging/recipes.
   
3. Yes, if you get a big enough air fryer. I use it a few times a week, but I use it more when I'm not following keto. It's good for frozen foods, veggies, appetizers/finger foods, reheating pizza (10/10), anything that needs an extra crisp.

Ohhhh let me tell you bout them fries - the secret is 2 words:

Air fryer.

I got it because my wife was having trouble adjusting to an electric range after we moved, and this acts more like gas, but if for nothing else, these things should be mandatory just for making frozen fries taste like heaven. Spray em with a little olive oil or vegetable oil spray, lightly dust with Spike or season salt, cook halfway, flip, spray and dust...

The fries that you cook in an air fryer come out tasting like McDonald’s fries used to taste, when they were good. Highest endorsement I can give.

this is the one I got for like $70 on amazon and I am pretty comfortable saying it’s the best purchase I made in 2019 (provided it holds up, only had for a few months)

Game changer, especially for fries.

You could ask for an air fryer for your birthday present so you can make your own amazing keto chicken nuggets! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDJMC9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rVHBDb702MNRG

Nugget recipe:
This person uses mayo, but I just use eggs to coat my chicken before putting it into pork rinds, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. I make this weekly, only I love ranch! lol
https://mylifecookbook.com/low-carb-chicken-nuggets-air-fryer/

Haven't tried this myself but this looks like a good option for Honey Mustard! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q6W79Y7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oPHBDbEKKKQY8


Now for Dessert!

This is one of my favorite recipes, I don't make the chocolate caramel drizzle stuff and it's just fine! But be sure to look up different recipes, there's so many types of desserts you can make!
Pecan Pie Cheesecake
https://www.heyketomama.com/keto-pecan-pie-cheesecake/?epik=dj0yJnU9SG1OM1lmVll2TjNmVUVOYVg5N3hzS1BXbjFmWm9NaFAmbj1iMTNRMHNzdjg2MmllNlBpWlh3NzlBJm09MyZ0PUFBQUFBRjF1R1JZ

Rebel Ice Cream
https://rebelcreamery.com/
Or there are ways to make your own ice cream at home but I really love Rebel ice cream! (My personal favorites are chocolate and mint chocolate chip.)

I was gifted this one a few months ago and I LOVE it!

Besides how well it air fries, it's also very simple to use and SUPER easy and fast to clean! The bottom where the "starfish" is at is teflon coated and many times, all I have to do is wipe it with a damp paper towel. The basket where you put your food was trickier to figure out how to clean. Things like a dish rag, sponge, etc will leave fibers snagged to the wire mesh. To clean that part, I found that using a vegetable brush works perfect and quickly, too! I've made chicken wings in it and they came out great. I also found that if I cook in smaller batches with it...just one layer and not totally full (like shown in the pic in the Amazon link), everything cooks more evenly, too.

Friday night and need to use up some leftover stuff, so I fried it! Since there were just 4 of us, we didn't need too much (especially fried food), and only made two dishes.

First, tofu fries. Couldn't be simpler: cut up some firm tofu into sticks (or cubes, if you prefer), and dredge in plain corn starch. Fry for 5-6 minutes at 375F. I have a fry-daddy, but you could easily do this in a pan too. They come out hot, crispy, and light. Great on their own or with just about any dip you like. (My wife enjoyed them "buffalo style" with blue cheese and Frank's Red Hot.

Second, pork wontons. Buy some wonton wrappers- a pack of 50 is like $2. For the stuffing I used 12oz ground pork, mixed with about 3 chopped scallions and 1 inch nub of ginger, ground. That's it! Stuff each wonton with about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp filling, seal with beaten egg, and wrap as shown. Fry for 1-2 min at 375. Again, any sauce you like (i prefer Mae Ploy! ).

Happy Frying!

We got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KMFOWFG?ref_=hit_wr_dt_tyl&coliid=ASIN%3AB01KMFOWFG%7CATVPDKIKX0DER&colid=38BY35VPKJWND

This has totally transformed everything! It gets super hot very fast, and cleanup is easy. No oil is needed, so food gets hot and crispy on the outside but perfectly warm on the inside. I like to season salmon fillets and throw them right in at 400 degrees and cook about 7 minutes - perfect every time. Also good to cook and walk away from since it’s relatively safe and low maintenance cooking. We’ve cooked everything we can think of in it - fish fillets and meats, grilled cheese sandwiches, reheating pizza slices, vegetables. So so good.

The best fries are done 10 minutes at 325F and then 4 minutes at 375F, but that is uniform fries. I have a commercial fry cutter because I love fries. It doesn't seem that you can control the temp on the FryDaddy and I hear it gets to about 300F from one reviewer. You will need small batches for sure to get a crispy fry. As to fried chicken they were not happy either. Personally I would return it and get a T-Fal 3.5 liter instead. It has a bottle in the bottom and you can drain filtered oil into it. Easy to clean and it has a wide basket so you can do a good sized batch of things. I'm just saying that you have more control and that is always good. The bottle makes life a hell of a lot easier too. As to oil, Corn Oil is almost as good as Peanut Oil. The T-Fal has a filter in the lid which filters any smoke. I have mine on a counter in the middle of the kitchen and the ceiling is not discolored which would be a sign of oil smoke.

https://www.amazon.com/FR8000-Basket-Filtration-Pounds-Silver/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

It’s actually my roommate’s airfryer but I use it so much it is basically mine now lol. I use the BELLA 14538 2.6 Quart Air Convection Fryer, Black and it’s just your basic run of the mill airfryer but I like it because the nonstick coating hasn’t scratched off like I’ve heard other ones can and it is also very big. I got my friend a Dash mini airfryer as a house warming gift and we tried it out but the Bella one I have is better.

I love my Phillips air fryer, I use it nearly every day, it’s a perfect little oven, easy to use, well built, quick and cooks food perfectly. This size is perfect for one person (even cooks a small chicken): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9220-20-Technology-Grilling/dp/B0042EU3A2/ref=asc_df_B0042EU3A2/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231909287202&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9745560556395741354&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006519&hvtargid=pla-385812356158&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

If cooking meals for more than one person I’d maybe go for a larger size.

I've own two. The second one is heaps better, the DeLonghi, similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-D34528DZ-Dual-Zone-Fryer/dp/B00489QJUE/ref=sr_1_4?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1418954330&sr=1-4&keywords=delonghi+deep+fryer

The single best feature is the tap at the front with a filter to allow the oil to drain, which is great if you plan to re-use it. Everything else works really well and it's easy to clean.

I use this fryer and it is excellent. It automatically filters and drains the oil into a plastic tub for reuse. I've fried dozens of birds with it. Oil can generally be used up to 7 times if it is filtered properly. The lid, basket, and main bin are all dishwasher safe too. The basket can fit about 4 pieces if packed properly. I also like that it has a temperature sensor. If the product could improve, I would make it easier to wipe the heating element after usage and I wish there was a digital thermometer.

I went through the same struggle, I would stare at all the options and never buy one. I ended up getting a Bella since this is my first. Probably some better quality out there but the reviews at this price are great. So far I am happy with it. BELLA (14538) 2.5 Liter Electric Hot Air Fryer with Removable Dishwasher Safe Basket, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KI0Q1UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f6cxCbDVZZW3Z

This is totally unnecessary, but it got me excited so I'll share.

I was browsing the interwebs, trying to give Reddit a break from me, and I came across an Air Fryer. Like this. Apparently, it gets food crispy using little to no oil. Less calories and such. Pretty cool. Pretty expensive.

1. I forgot to include the link to the turkey fryer I bought. Do I still have to do it outside with this one?
   
   
2. I agree 100% that I need this.
   
   
3. If I am serving to someone with a peanut allergy, what alternative should I use?
   
   
4. Didn't think of that. Good idea!
   
   
5. I heard this too. Should I give an extra day for safety?
   
   
6. Okay. Just wanted to make sure. I wasn't sure if there was a trick of bringing frozen turkeys up to temp.
   
   
7. What should the internal temperature be when I take it out?
   
   Thanks for answering my questions!

I've probably bought at least 30 of these for the food truck over the years, I usually have about 8 in rotation at any given time. They do get streamers of baked-on oil on the outside and it isn't too easy to clean off, that is the down side. They are about $25 at the Wal-Mart.

Upsides: Inexpensive. Heating element is inside the cast aluminum base, it never touches the oil. For a 110-volt countertop deep fryer it is pretty powerful at 1200 watts. Has a flat nonstick bottom which lets you fry funnel cakes. Has a nice thermostat which lets it act as a warmer or a slow cooker if you like.

Highly recommended. Understand though that no 110-volt deep fryer is going to give you good results if you go dumping big handfuls of frozen food in them, they just can't recover fast enough.

It is wasteful to toss the oil, but the fries are delicious even if you do pour it down the drain once it cools. Once in a while shouldn't dent your wallet too much. And if you want to pro, you can always buy a fryer like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Liter-Fryer-Digital/dp/B0016NQ49Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321302757&sr=8-3

You could also sieve the oil and keep it in a jar or something. It should be fine to fry another day. I'm not sure of the safety hazards involved. But here's a link about it: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2277.html

Alright, fucked up the egg but at least the beef's on point right?

Didn't want to go through the hassle of using the full-sized oven for the typical reverse sear so I decided to try out this Philips air fryer that I had lying around for years but only used for simple frozen food cooking jobs.

It goes all the way down to 80C (175F) so it made for amazing temperature control; a one-inch cut here would take roughly 10 minutes to hit med-rare internal temps and is extremely fast in pre-heating (2 minutes) and much easier to clean up than the oven.

Canola oil in a screaming hot pan, sear for 40 seconds per side which was perfect for a well developed char while limiting the brown creep to what you see above.

Probably won't do it again since I got an Anova coming in soon, but it was a nice (and very delicious) experiment to perform.

One sunny day I was walking with my grandson who was 3 at the time and he heard a woodpecker so each time he heard it he would say listen...then it stopped but we heard it further down the street so he wanted us to follow and find it! So we came pretty close to its sound and he said whats it called again I said woodpecker..he couldnt say it well and kept saying Woodfrucker I laugh so dang hard each time!! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! link Thanx for contest!!

We own the Big Boss and it's the least useless small appliance we own. Thought we might use it occasionally, but landed up using it for practically everything - didn't turn the oven on for nearly a year! It makes the most unbelievably buttery soft steak and better ribs than a slow cooker. In-laws have the T-FAL fryer and they are equally in love.

This! It's super useful!

Happy Birthday btw!

I've been using this model air fryer and all the presets have been pretty accurate

Cosori Air Fryer

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But yeah it's been really helping a lot with cutting down cooking time by half and crisping up veggies and meats for me. Definitely recommended if you also like chicken wings, bacon, or pork belly it is a must.

Okay, yeah the frozen ones have an oil coating so they can be baked. That's why a small deep fryer is good to have. I put olive oil in it, so even though I'm frying it's at least a decent oil, and I cut my fries fresh from potatoes. You could eat them that way, I think, as long as you're okay with olive oil.

This is the fryer I bought several years back, love this thing, it steams too.

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Kitchen-Kettle-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Presto+06006+Kitchen+Kettle+Multi-Cooker%2FSteamer&qid=1566740991&s=home-garden&sr=1-3

I have the Emeril Tfal fryer and I love it

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-1-8-Liter-Integrated-Filtration-1-1-Pound/dp/B0050Z55TQ

When you are done you just switch to filter mode and it drains through a sieve into an airtight container.

All the parts are dishwasher safe except for the element which you can remove in half a second

Most importantly it keeps temp really well

I have this but paid vastly less than the price listed there.

It's pretty awesome for chicken nuggets and chips.

You can use fry oil over and over. So I like my deep fryer with a lid and I'll store it with the oil in it.

If you do go with a fryer, go with something big and basic. Here's a random example from a quick search on amazon. That will give you plenty of space for doing a good amount of wings or fried chicken at a time. I would avoid this style of fancy looking bullshit

I own this one. It's great for stuff like wings and fries. I actually can't do fried chicken in it because it has no temp control and the outside of the chicken burns before the inside is done so I do fried chicken in a pot on the stove. I threw the divider away a long time ago and use it as a single. I'll just snap that lid on top when I'm done and use the same oil over and over.

It is a little more than you want to spend, but we have this and like it. If you watch the price, pretty sure it drops into that range as we bought it for $78 a year ago.

I keep it in the fryer. Animal fats stay good longer, but I sort of schedule my frying; a new batch of oil is always for more delicate things like naked chicken wings, vegetables or shrimp, then after a couple uses I'll go for the heartier things like pork chops, steaks. Last is fish filet (breaded with almond flour and hot'n'spicy pork rinds). I use the oil 3 or 4 times, then pour it into a coffee can and dispose of it.

This is my fryer - nothing high end, but works fine.
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06006-Kitchen-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I

I wasn't really thinking a centrifuge (news to me that's used in cooking), I was thinking more like basic deep fryer to large basket deep fryer.

Or basic hand held mandoline vs high quality mandoline.

An old adage says get the cheap tool first, if you use it enough that it breaks, get the high quality version. Then again there's also the adage of, get the thing that'll do the job the best even if it costs twice as much as the other option, the saved frustration is worth it.

I either buy whole golden plump wings from the local grocery or I buy the 10lb bag of flash frozen wings from Costco (way cheaper).

I'm using the Fry Daddy. I've used it for about 6 years and it's still going great. Hits 375 in about 5 minutes. Definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a cheap fryer you can store easily.

Here; https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

I have a fairly large air-fryer and it barely holds enough for me to cook for myself and still "fry" things. I consider it a gimmick device in the kitchen. I'd go with a convection oven, especially since you can cook more dishes in it.

but all that being said, my air fryer cooks some amazing sweet potato tots.

p.s. this is what i have

A lot of people on this sub seem to hate deep fryers, but I bought one, and consider it one of my best purchases. I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It comes apart, so it is very easy to clean, and has a built in storage container to store your oil. I use it all the time, and I can't say i have any complaints.

I think there are a few different styles, some probably easier to clean than others

Mine is a donut shaped pan that rotates the stuff, so it is a pain to clean but I have seen where it is just a bucket tray which looks easy to clean

• OP has this one
  
• I have this one
  

For my dorm room, I got a simple crock pot from target, an electric skillet, an electric pot, and a rice cooker/steamer. They have served me well. I like this setup, because I can cook things simultaneously, which I wouldn't be able to do with a hot plate and pans. I can make sauteed veggies and pork chops in the skillet, while steaming rice, and make a sauce for the pork chops in the pot at the same time. It's nice to not have to make my dinner in stages. Although I suppose you could do much the same thing if you had multiple hot plates and a good set of pans.


Electric Skillet

Electric Pot

The Philips line seems to be the best out there...but it's pricey!

This is a great one for under $100...

I'll start it off... I got one of these airfryers as a gift a couple years ago and it's amazing. Basically anything you would put in the microwave and get a squishy mess, you put in this thing and get a crispy delicious food in barely more time than the microwave would take. Improves frozen food and leftovers tenfold. Perfect if you don't have time to cook (by which I mean are totally useless in the kitchen, like myself).

There are definitely cheaper ones available but you get what you pay for and I can vouch for the Philips XL one since that's what I've used. Worth every penny of $299 imo.

We recently bought this deep fryer when the price dropped and the oil filtration system helps a lot. There's still some cleanup but not nearly as much as usual.

T-Fal FR8000 Deep Fryer with Basket, Oil Fryer with Oil Filtration, Easy to Clean, 2.6 Pounds, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sAECCbQ2SYT7J

[This] (http://www.consumersearch.com/deep-fryers/best-deep-fryers) is where I'd start.

I'm a nerd, so I'd also be thinking about the following:

If you know anyone with a deep fryer, ask them what they think of it. Ask how often they use it. Ask how often they change the oil. Ask what cleaning it is like. See if any of today's market models are designed to remedy some of your friends' fryers' inconveniences.

Oh, and ask if they've ever burned themselves, and where. Obviously these things are gonna get hot, but you should't risk 3rd degree burns when you go to click the lid open. Look for something that's well-insulated. Ideally you want something that you can accidentally run way longer than you need to without risking fire or injury.

Lots of commercial fryers have something called a "cold zone" in the bottom few inches of the fryer. This is genius, because it stops flour particles and shit from incinerating and giving off burnt flavors and spoiling the oil. I have no idea whether this modification means you can use the oil an extra hour or and extra year.

I have no idea where the heating elements are located on the home devices sold nowadays -- I don't own one. Chances are they're at the bottom of most compact home models, right with your burning food particles.

Unless you spring for [this] (http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-D34528DZ-Dual-Zone-Fryer/dp/B00489QJUE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) bad boy, which boasts commercial-grade features on a home-cook's scale. Unfortunately, it's more expensive than the others. There are some with "immersion-style" heating elements ([Like this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Waring-DF280-Professional-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B005Z4935O/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1416489577&sr=1-1&keywords=waring+fryer)), which might even be superior to the "cool-zone technology" of the DeLonghi.

This brings me to my last tip: energy and efficiency. There's a lot more variables than you might think here. Evaluate devices' wattages relative to their volume and the size and contact points of the heating elements.

When you drop food into a fryer--especially frozen food--the temperature drops depending on how many liters of oil you're working with. Considering your countertop and storage options, you'll wanna find a good balance between compact design and convenient frying space. Regardless, no matter how hot your fryer can get, the temperature will fall every time you drop something in there. If you're frying at 370 degrees, 340 could mean soggy, chewy food.

So along with wattage and volume, you'll wanna look check for decent voltage in the device you buy. Here's why: you know how you sometimes have to kick your car down a gear on the highway to get that extra boost to pass a slow Connecticut driver in the left lane? Think of that extra burst of power before returning to equilibrium as voltage. And just so you know: wattage is the burst of volts multiplied by amps, which measure the flow of current.

Good luck.

(And if there's any physics or engineering people reading this, I apologize for my metaphor. Please kindly revise it if necessary)

I got this on recently and love it! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBBGHG/

It cooks things faster than most air fryer recipes call for, has really even heating, and is so easy to clean. This one is also huge, we're a family of four and I can easily make enough for all of us. It's really great for roasting vegetables.

I totally thought it was going to be another kitchen gadget for me to never use, but I've been using it almost daily.

i got this over my girlfriends initial trepidation about a year ago. I think i found a groupon ,making it less than 50 bucks. We use it nearly every day and I'm so glad we went for this version of an air fryer. Easy to use, works as advertised, easy to clean. We got one for her brothers family, too. they dig it.

> I would say it's pretty uncommon for restaurants to serve two different styles of deep fried potatoes, let alone three

As an American this kind of cultural ignorance hurts me. Has my country done nothing to export the glory that is the deep fat fryer? Have we not shown our devotion to it with our continued worship of it despite its obvious effects on clothing sizes? See its glory, bask in it

Gettin' the choice of tater tots, french fries, curly fries, crisps, or some variation of sweet potato fries or even those big fat wedge things KFC used to have is as much a part of being American as pretending that private charity is a civilized way to address public mental health issues.

I will hear no more of this nonsense about fried potato gatekeeping in a world where my culture is the hegemon.

I have had one of these for five years. It is good for most of the things I use it for. I do not own a dutch oven or a gas stove, so this seems like a better solution for now.

I mostly fry flautas/taquitos. (Always corn tortillas.) I put five in the basket and cook them in about 2 minutes. I also make french fries.

This Ninja one - I love it. First thing I made was wings and they were much better than a lot of the places I get wings.

Got this for my birthday, super easy to use. https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

You can get a decent one for fairly cheap that comes with a cover to be used while frying. I've owned one for many years and have not had any problems, or even any close calls. They're pretty safe.

Here's the one I've owned for a while: http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Liter-Fryer-Digital/dp/B0016NQ49Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1318015636&sr=1-3

Absolutely! I've got an indoor fryer which handles a 20 lb turkey. It's not battered or breaded like fried chicken. It makes incredibly juicy meat with a golden crispy skin.


You should get one and amaze all of your UK friends/family who have never seen it before!


The turkey has to be completely thawed and dry because any water in the fryer makes steam which boils over and can cause fires.

I’ve had this one for years

https://www.amazon.com/FR8000-Basket-Filtration-Pounds-Silver/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

Fries are the only thing I buy frozen. It just makes no sense to make them from scratch when the best way to make them has you frying them, freezing them, and then frying them again. Buying frozen skips the first 2 steps with the same exact result. Just 3 minutes and you have a decent sized batch of absolutely perfect fries.

It was this thing. I found grandpa because he posted an irrelevant photo of a jolly old man on a shaver I was looking at. The people who add random photos of themselves in product reviews always have accounts full of adorable, nonsensical reviews

Most households do not have a fryer like that in their home. Most that I am aware of use something like a cast iron skillet/dutch oven to fry items. Otherwise there's other items like a FryDaddy: https://smile.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37?sa-no-redirect=1

Or electric fryers that have become popular in recent years.

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-1-8-Liter-Integrated-Filtration-1-1-Pound/dp/B0050Z55TQ I've used this one. It works well.

I've found that the best deep fryer is a cast iron dutch oven and a stove.

T-fal actually makes an awesome frier that will filter your oil for you and comes with a oil tray.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485834694&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tfal+fryer&dpPl=1&dpID=41o42%2B0XURL&ref=plSrch

It's worth every penny.

Save yourself a bunch of trouble and get yourself one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=sr_1_25?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372250006&sr=1-25&keywords=deep+fryer

Once you have this, play around with all the variables until you get wings you love!

My Full Home Fryer kit


Container and strainer in one

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Fryer - Easy to clean and use/cheap (Dishwasher safe)


Spider - Do not use the crappy basket that comes with the fryer, use this to remove things instead


Thermometer - Never trust the built in one.

I adore this fryer: http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-2-65-Pound-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

It automatically filters the oil into the bottom chamber when it's cooled enough and then you just throw the fryer vat in the dishwasher. The oil stores with the fryer and I hang into it until it gets darker or I've fried fish.

Like any little home fryer you have to cook in small batches (which is lousy when entertaining large groups), but it works quite well. I can fry around a dozen chicken wings at a time without the fryer getting crowded.

I've had good luck with my generic countertop model that has a basket and heater element in the oil.

heats fast, is well controlled. wasn't spendy. not this model (or brand) but similar.

the element in the oil is the big thing, it lets the bits that fall off the food drop to the bottom, so they don't burn. mine's got a screen attached to the element that makes taking the gloop out easier.

>air fryer I've been looking at

Gf got me one for my birthday last week. She told me she did tons of research and it was the best one apparently. This thing is so fucking nice man! Here: titties

I bought this deep fryer and it is awesome https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484612675&sr=8-1&keywords=t-fal+easy+clean+deep+fryer
Deep fry all the things!

For $23 you don't have to just dream anymore. Or this one is good too.

Then you just follow a simple recipe for cake donuts.

BELLA 14538 2.6 Quart Air Convection Fryer, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KI0Q1UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VTpkDb2TN1AD2

I have this one and love it.

COSORI Air Fryer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBBGHG

And I got it for 79.99 too which was the best part

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777RJG6D/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one a month ago have used it every day since. It's awesome.

I have a couple of non-programmable slow cookers and I've used my MIL's programmable one, and I actually prefer the oldschool non-programmable. I don't need to stress out about specific temps & hours, etc. Just set it on low & I can disappear all day then come back in the evening to food. The programmable time/temp ones, to me, just add a layer of complexity where it's not really needed (that's why it's called a slow cooker). That said... the cooker I find myself using most often is this one that can be used as either a fryer or slow cooker. It has specific temps on the dial but I use 200 as the equivalent of "low" and about 225-250 as "high" or I can tweak the temp how I want if I want to preheat the cooker quickly, or dial it back if the food's cooking too fast. For recipes, the Caveman Keto site has quite a few that can be done in the crockpot (just put "slow cooker" in the page's search bar). I just came across this recipe site too that seems to have a lot of good suggestions.

I dont know about your country but here in Germany we have deep fryers which dont use fat. high tech :)

check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/T-fal-FZ700251-Multi-Cooker-nonstick-interior/dp/B005GM15HE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419141561&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Tefal+ActiFry+2in1+YV+9601

Really, any deep fryer will do if you are just doing nuggets and fries.

I like making homemade fried chicken, so I went with something a bit bigger, and one that allowed me to filter the oil easily. I went with the following:

T Fal Deep Fryer

Yep. I got this lil dude.

I'll probably only use it a couple times a week though. Hopefully

I'm in the process of losing weight. I've been shedding about a kilo a week since December (when I weighed 150kg). I also love food with a passion. The solution? I eat less carbs and oil. Really, that's it. According to Wikipedia, high blood sugar prevents adipose tissue from releasing stored energy. Grease is calorie dense and doesn't contribute much to the actual flavor of food beyond the first small amount. After reducing those, my calorie intake plummeted and I started to steadily melt.

Edit - Also, if you know someone who wants to lose weight, get them this. I sooooo badly want one.

Yeah, you can get a deep fryer for like 35 bucks, man. You don't need a big one if you're just using it for yourself.

Get a deep fryer. Mine takes about 3 quarts of oil. I always fry outside so my entire loft doesn't smell like fryer grease for weeks. Afterwards, I filter the cooled oil through cheese cloth on a strainer and store it in the fridge. I get 2-3 uses per gallon of oil, depending on what I fry, how hot I need it, and how long I keep it heated.

You cannot fry something in oil without a thermometer and you have to keep changing the temp to compensate (it cools when you first plunge the food, but it rapidly rises once the moisture starts boiling off). If the oil exceeds 400 F, you burn it and start to get a funky flavor, but more importantly you risk a grease fire.

So I never fry anything in oil without using the temperature controlled deep fryer. Food comes out better, it's safer, and my place doesn't stink like fast food for weeks.

//Edit: pics or it didn't happen. This is my Nashville hot chicken I fried a few weeks ago. Freshly baked bread too. Unfortunately I didn't do the pickles myself, but someday....

This guy gets it. Also, if you're not using a dedicated fryer I'd recommend one, even a small one like a Fry Daddy because they have two modes, on and off.

What you want is a multi-purpose electric cooker like this one. You can set it to whatever temperature you want (within reason), so it can serve as a slow cooker or a steamer or a deep fryer or whatever. You can make pancakes in it if you work at it. I've done it.

If you're using it as a slow cooker, you might want to invest in some kind of timer to shut it off after so long.

EDIT: the other thing you could consider is a single burner electric range/hotplate (there's many cheaper ones than that one) and a couple of pans.

I was worried about safety when my little brother started deep frying stuff so we bought this deep fryer.

Feels much safer as the oil is fully covered and the temp is controlled.

Dog bones- beef ribs - $12 for 12 bones
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Buster Cube - Dog Treat Puzzle - $8, large purple, used
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Power Air Fryer XL, RED not black, never used. $80 link

We have a deep fryer, my girlfriend makes really good truffle fries and mozzarella sticks.

Its the FryDaddy:

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1407435486&sr=8-8&keywords=deep+fryer

> TFAl auto filtration deep fryer

Nice tip. Is this the one? Or this one? I'm getting the big one.

The "Simple Chef" one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KMFOWFG). Not a lot of bells and whistles, but it works really well.

i am thinking of using air fryer one day for roasting coffee (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-HD9220-26-AirFryer-Technology/dp/B00D7N43UA).
I am nots ure if someone else has tried it before.. you can get to 200C temp. and it has an fan to move air around.. seems perfect for coffee roasting.

Just checked.. the roasting temp seems to be around 420F which is 215C. so slightly less.. but hey if it works.. it will be extremely convenient.

I got this. Not sure if mine is the same size, but it is the same shape and manufacturer.

I've abused the hell out of it and it is still doing what it needs to do.

Power Air Fryer XL COMINHKPR129421 5.3 Quart, QT, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M036C6E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TPnSDbMWT110M

Edit: I think I have this one. It was on sale at Target for $60. I have EASILY gotten my money's worth out of it.

Power Air Fryer XL 3.4 QT Black - Turbo Cyclonic Airfryer With Rapid Air Technology For Less or No Oil. Include Recipes Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ3Z9LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gSnSDbG769KB1

You need a fry daddy, 3 mins in the fryer and they're infinitely better than outta the oven.

simple, cheap, and easy to clean

Is that the stainless steel T-fal one? I've had that one for about two years now and it's great! Fry your food, flip the lever to filtration, then toss everything but the heating element into the dishwasher.

Not really. It truly is nothing more than a convection oven. But because of it's size and composition of materials, it's super easy to clean up. Because the circulation convection "cooker" or whatever they call it sits on top of a big glass bowl...grease splatters and all that are nothing.

This is the one we have.

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Boss-Oil-less-Fryer-Silver/dp/B007P6SAZ4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523658312&sr=8-3&keywords=big+boss+oilless+air+fryer

It's not a cure all, but it definitely surprised the hell out of me with the fried chicken which was the first thing I cooked in it.

Air fryers are definitely a thing and work quite well.

I’ve got a Ninja 4 qt and it does just about everything I need... just in smaller quantities. Wings, bacon, frozen nuggets, frozen corn nuggets, frozen corn dogs (1 minute microwave, 4 minutes air fryer @400 degrees), steak, salmon, chicken, sweet potatoes, great for reheating leftover fries, etc, etc, etc. Cleanup is a breeze.

It’s got a small footprint but I store it under the counter in a lower cabinet.

EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/1550-Watt-Programmable-Reheating-Dehydrating-AF101/dp/B07FDJMC9Q/

I have this one. It's $110. I like the size and quality is decent. 2 years warranty

https://www.amazon.com/COSORI-Electric-Reminder-Touchscreen-Certified/dp/B07GJBBGHG

This one: https://smile.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

And my wife already made me promise not to use it more than a couple times a month.

When it comes to appliances, I think the more uses, the better. I have one of these. I use it as a rice cooker, a steamer, and a deep fryer. It can be used as a slow cooker, but I have a big crockpot that I usually use for that.

Yeah, I've had the same lard for like 2 years. Given that I continue to add to it when it gets low.

Edit: and this bad boy makes filtering easy

Edit 2: this is the version I actually own

When I did my research on them back in February the $300 Phillips air fryer was ranked #1 and the GoWise air fryer was rated #2 at $119. So I bought the GoWise(Inserting link below). I have not been disappointed. It does take getting used to cause it is not "Frying" your foods any more. So an order of fries takes longer than the 5 - 7 minutes they did in the deep fryer.

https://www.amazon.com/GoWISE-USA-5-8-Quarts-Electric-Recipes/dp/B0777RJG6D?ref=ast_p_ei

Very few people have one in the UK now. They are viewed as unhealthy.
I compromised. I own one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9220-20-Healthier-Airfryer/dp/B0042EU3A2
It does great chips. It's also possible to fry batter'd items too if you wrap them in foil. I use it once or twice a month.

No, just get a decent deep fryer like [a FryDaddy] (http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37) or one those cheap friers with a basket. You can reuse the same oil for a long time.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Airfryer-Original-HD9220-26/dp/B00D7N43UA

She used an air fryer on the falafels! https://www.amazon.com/Big-Boss-Oil-less-Fryer-Silver/dp/B007P6SAZ4

I have the Cosori unit and we've never had an issue with it.

"Electric Kitchen Kettle"

You can go bigger

And even bigger!

https://www.amazon.com/T-fal-Filtration-3-5-Liter-Stainless-Immersion/dp/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen

This appears to be the same model, but actually available? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQ7QFGM

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Kitchen-Kettle-Multi-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535963263&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=electric+pot

Heres the one i use

COSORI Air Fryer, MAX XL 5.8-Quart,1700-Watt Electric Hot Air Fryers Oven & Oilless Cooker for Roasting,LED Digital Touchscreen w/ 11 Presets,Nonstick Basket,2-Year Warranty,ETL/UL Listed(100 Recipe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBBGHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aWENDb8CEFYX5

Boom!

Frydaddy or similar.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

Is this the one you have? Presto

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37/ref=zg_bs_289918_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E9MV7JF702232WKFV1GX

GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer and 50 Recipes for your Air Fryer Book (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777RJG6D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iWsSDb8AYF15E

Cheaper option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005KB37?pc_redir=1410865247&robot_redir=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NQ7QFGM/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

Nah, it's not hard. We fry wings and fries all the time. You just get a big jar and some cheesecloth and you can reuse the oil up to twice.

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

No, you must deep fry.

I used to be afraid of deep frying until I got a fry daddy.

fry daddy

Totes worth it

Here ya go It's a little on the pricier side, but worth it for the quality I think. No functionality issues and it does the job for all kinds of dishes

Hell, this guy is $25 and works great indoors or outdoors (assuming you have an outlet outside).

Safety aside, why waste expensive charcoal just to fry something?

If you want to actually "cook" a meal, could you use something like this?: http://www.amazon.com/Presto-06006-Kitchen-multi-cooker-steamer/dp/B002JM202I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1343443235&sr=8-9&keywords=electric+cook+kettle Maybe this appliance would be "prohibited" though? IDK.

Deep-frying in it would definitely be a bad idea (you really need an exhaust fan when you deep-fry, plus it's a spatter-y mess).

Air fryer dude. I’m cooking wings up in mine now.
Bit of Olive oil, salt, garlic, pepper, and Literally set and forget.

GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer and 50 Recipes for your Air Fryer Book (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777RJG6D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HGYDCbGJTEFMV

I have this sweet little contraption called the Big Boss. And you just drained and cut up the tofu and throw it in there for 20 min. No oil :)

I'm a fried chicken FANATIC. I always made it best myself, but hated the mess of frying on the stove, and didn't like the low quality/high prices of some nearby chains. Got myself one of these bad boys: https://www.amazon.com/Presto-05420-FryDaddy-Electric-Fryer/dp/B00005KB37

Life changing. I live alone, so the small size (3 pieces at a time) is perfect for me. Plus, the temperature is always perfect and it heats up very quickly.

Their new home for when the Quaker is screaming and your Senegal starts going nuts when I get near you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JM202I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 only 25 bucks, I just got mine a couple of weeks ago... was doing double boiler before. what a pain in the ass! presto pot is sooooo much faster and efficient! If you can scrape up enough for waxes and fragrance oils, you can afford this, it's worth it.

I kind of hated deep frying. I used to deep fry wings in my old Griswold dutch oven until I just didn't want to deal with the upkeep of the oil. I had a tiny deep fryer for a while, but hated the capacity. Normal baking will kind of get you some sort of semblance of a decent rubbery, slightly soggy wing. I did switch over to this baking powder method a few years ago after seeing it from Chef John. I will say that it's the best method other than deep frying.

However earlier this month though I bought a T-fal FR8000. So far it's been a game changer. This fryer filters and stores the oil beneath the oil tank making it a wholly self contained unit. I usually have wings a few times a month, but I'm not crazy about paying the premium in money, time, and inconvenience to go out to have properly deep fried wings. Granted it's still a little inconvenient since I fry in the garage to keep the smell contained.

I use this little guy I got from Amazon. It makes deep frying anything stupid simple, and it’ll filter out any crap in the oil as it goes down into the oil storage pan. You just take that pan back out and empty it into the tub.

I’m using the same oil I did last year, as I cleaned it up using this kick ass method from J Kenji

After college, I got a cheap multi cooker and have fried many foods since! This size works fine for feeding 2-4 people. You definitely still need a thermometer to check the temp, but it's been handy for bringing to events.

All you need for deep frying is a large pot and a thermometer. I used to use candy thermometer, and I now have a chef alarm.

Some of my top foods are kenji's general tso's chicken, garlic chicken, shrimp po boys, kenji's french fries, falafel, corn fritters, and cheating donuts.

Not worth the hassle for me- fried ice cream and mozzarella sticks.

Other tips- Fry in small batches! Expect a temperature drop.
I strain old oil through a cheesecloth, store in the fridge, and use it as I cook, and it's fine for quite a while, although it depends on what you've fried.