Presto 05466 Stainless Steel Dual Basket Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer

This deep fryer does not fill the house with smoke or give off a fried-food odor. My husband was sitting just a few feet away from the stove when I was cooking, and he had no idea I was frying food until I handed him a plate. It's also worth noting that it's completely risk-free to use. I didn't have to be concerned about grease splattering everywhere! This deep fryer is a must-have for any kitchen!.

Kynlee Rhodes

| Mar 10, 2021

Fried foods, particularly chicken wings, are one of my favorite things to eat. I couldn't find good wings where I live, so I embarked on a quest to create my own. br>br>There are a lot of deep fryers to choose from, but this one caught my eye because of its size. I've fried foods on the stovetop before, so I knew I needed something that could hold more than three chicken wings at once, as well as be durable. I'm clumsy and constantly break things, so it had to be tough, long-lasting, and simple to operate. br>br>It was a cinch to get everything set up. There aren't any sharp edges or anything that could cause me harm. The cord is about a foot long and is extremely short. Because it's magnetic, I had to make sure I had a power supply nearby. In my garage, I installed a surge protector behind a table. This not only allowed me to avoid cooking in the house, but it also allowed me to easily plug and unplug the unit, ensuring that it would not be pulled out. br>br>Because the thermostat is in the oil, you can get an accurate reading of the temperature. Putting it on and taking it off is a breeze. There's even a safety feature that prevents the device from turning on if it's not turned on correctly. TO ENSURE EXACT OIL TEMPERATURE, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OWN DIGITAL THERMOMETER! br>br>Once the fryer is set up, simply pour in the oil and it's ready to use. It takes about 20 minutes for the food to heat up. If you're going to do a lot of frying or a lot of fried chicken, I'd fill it up to 4 quarts. The best part is that you can remove the baskets and use the fryer alone, which saves space. In addition, the batter does not adhere to the basket. You'll need fryer tongs or a strainer of some sort, but it's an option. I'm excited to try my hand at making donuts this way. br>br>I used this fryer six times before having to replace the oil (I use peanut oil). It has a low smoke point and has the same flavor as restaurant food. I've seen it for as little as $12 per gallon on sale, and Wallymart usually sells 3 gallons for around $35, which is a great deal. )br>Cleaning was a lot 'easier' than I had anticipated. I kept the old oil bottle as a container for the used oil (a funnel was all I needed). I had no idea if any of it could be used again, so I dumped the entire 4 quarts into the recycling bin. I'm not sure how we ordinary people strain oil so that it can be reused. Restaurants have large machines that filter the food multiple times. br>Once the oil was gone, simply wipe everything down, rinse the baskets (the handles even fold in for easy storage), and refill to the oil container's fill line. And done. br>br>I've had the product for about a month and a half, and I've used it at least ten times. I haven't noticed any areas of the unit getting too hot. The cover is useful because it prevents the oil from splashing or spitting. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE BASKETS IN THE FRYER WHEN THE UNIT IS FULL AND TURNED ON! It's easy to pull the basket with a sweatshirt or something else while frying, and then you'll have a huge disaster on your hands. REMEMBER TO BE SAFE AND AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. You should be fine if you follow these instructions. br>br>I can easily prepare chicken wings, fried shrimp, mozzarella sticks, fries, and other foods. I've started making the majority of it from scratch, and the results are definitely restaurant-worthy. Some of it is difficult and requires trial and error, but the end result is delicious!.

Tadeo Riggs

| Jun 24, 2021

I'd been looking for a deep fryer that could hold a decent amount of food, wasn't overly complicated, and could maintain a consistent temperature. I've been through a lot of them in the past. So far, this one has been fantastic; It heats up to 350°F in 15 minutes and then maintains that temperature for an extended period of time (helpful for 4 liters of oil). The thermostat is set to the high side (rather than the other way around). My thermometer read 363 at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and 379 degrees Fahrenheit when set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. It disassembles quickly and cleans up quickly. I chose the large single basket, which easily accommodated 24 butterfly shrimp and a bag of fries. Maintains the temperature of the oil very well - With a full basket of frozen food, the temperature dropped to 317 degrees Fahrenheit before quickly rising to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For the price, it appears to be a good unit; we'll see how long it lasts.

Quincy Parker

| Apr 08, 2021

yum. Deep-fried tater tots are a favorite of mine and my family. Because we have four children, two of whom are picky eaters, we eat a lot of fish sticks and chicken nuggets. This fryer is a good size for a family of six, but I have to cook the nuggets and tots separately to ensure that there are enough for everyone. Many of the components can be washed in the dishwasher, but my dishwasher is usually too full to accommodate them. Cooking for a large family necessitates a large amount of oil, and pouring and straining it can be a messy process. It's also difficult to find space for such an appliance. I also dislike the smell of frying food, so when I use it, I place it on my three-season porch/room. When I open and close the door, the smell follows me in, but it isn't as strong as it would be if it were in my kitchen. I haven't tried it out in the middle of winter, so the porch's cold temperature may affect its heating ability, but it worked great in the spring and summer. It was quick to heat up and cook. The baskets are hooked on the fryer's edge, the cover is placed on top, and the baskets are then lowered. Splatter and burns are greatly reduced as a result of this. If you follow the instructions, the only challenges you'll face are oil storage and draining. Pour the oil into an oil keeper with a strainer, if possible. Attempting to enter a funnel with a strainer without assistance results in spills, at least for me.

Wayne Osborne

| Feb 13, 2021

The deep-fat fryer performs admirably. This is a fantastic substitute for my old Waring. It's bigger, fries more food, and has the same crispiness as the Waring. The issue is that the basket handles fall off far too frequently. When you're trying to get your fried food back, this is a real annoyance! The handles can only be attached in one way, and they come completely unhinged for some reason. Although not a deal breaker, it is inconvenient.

Leon Jarvis

| Aug 15, 2021

This was given to me by my niece, who planned to sell chicken wings and fries on weekends. It worked fine the first weekend, but when I plugged it in the following weekend, it would not turn on. It turned on after I pressed the reset button on the back. It didn't work as well as it did the first time I used it; the temperature seemed off and the accuracy was lacking. It never came on on the third weekend, regardless of what I did. As a result, I'm only awarding one star because it was great for the one weekend.

Lauryn Garrett

| Aug 26, 2021