T-fal 3.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket, 1700W, Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts

I'm a Senior. I use to own a Snack Food Manufacturing Company. I made Potato Chips and Fried Pork Rinds just for 2 items. As a teenager (so many years ago) I worked for several major Fast Food restaurants who made fries and learned the best way to make them. Therefore with this experience I know exactly how to make good fried foods. Fries, Fried Chicken, Shrimp Fritters, Fried Shrimp, Fried Okra, Fried Zucchini, etc.This Fryer works great. What I mean is that it holds the proper temperature during frying. When any food is to be fried and goes in either frozen or at room temperature.. it will immediately drop the temperature of the oil. This fryer has a fast recovery. That means it's thermostat is excellent and as it sees a drop in temperature it immediately turns on the element(s) to keep the temperature where it should be.I also like the method T-Fal has invented to clean the fryer. It's easy to drain and strain the oil and clean the frying bowl. The fry basket is large and I can get two potatoes worth of fries in one basket. For these reasons I highly recommend this fryer. Below is some info for a novice in the proper way to fry fries and other items.Fries:» Use a high quality potato slicer which you can purchase here on Amazon. Otherwise cut your peeled potatoes 1/4" thick. Wash them in cold water and agitate the slices until you see the water turn milky. This is taking the potato starch out of them.» Dry the fries on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. I actually have a small fan that I use just like we did in the fast food restaurants in the old days. This reduces FOAMING and even loss of oil. When wet products are placed into the hot oil you'll see foaming as oil and water don't mix. In fact, as the water turns to steam it drops the temperature of the oil which means a longer frying time and makes the fryer work harder to keep the temperature up to the correct frying temperature. Note also as the water turns to steam tiny (micro) drops of oil cling to it and you'll have a 1% or 2% drop of oil each time. And where does that oil go? Into the atmosphere and it will cling to your filter or wall or anything else. Dry your fries as much as possible.» Fries should be fried twice. Bring your oil up to 350f for the 1st frying. Place a basket full of dried fries into the oil for 3 to 5 minutes. Your NOT going to cook them all the way through. This is a BLANCHING method. This will drive most of the moisture out of the fries and make them crispy for the 2nd frying.» After blanching for a few minutes bring the fries up out of the oil and let them cool down to room temperature. I spread mine on a bakers rack which sits on a big baking sheet (found here on Amazon).» Bring the oil up to 375f for the 2nd frying and fry them for 2 or 3 minutes until they turn golden brown. They will be nice and crispy.» There are 2 Secret Ingredients that makes my fries taste so good... Lawry's Seasoned Salt! Yes, it's much better than plain salt and can be found here on Amazon. The 2nd ingredient is TALLOW. Lard is rendered pig fat. Tallow is rendered Beef fat. It has no smell and is pure white. It almost lasts forever! You can purchase it here on Amazon in buckets. For the average fryer you'll need 2.5 lbs to 3 lbs. It's pricey but for a reason. It's EXCELLENT and it's healthy. And here's a secret from the old days. That restaurant with the Golden Arches.. you know the ones.. Before the mid-80's - they use to fry their fries in TALLOW and 7% Peanut Oil. I do too! You need the peanut oil to just cover the heating elements at the bottom of the pan. Why? Tallow is kind of like lard in that it is soft white but not an oil UNTIL it gets hot. So if it's directly on the heating elements it will smoke! Don't do it! Put in the Peanut Oil first then put in the Tallow until the oil rises up to the Max line inside the frying bowl. For several years I've been purchasing the Peanut Oil in 1 Gallon containers from Amazon. It's an excellent product and arrives fast. This is what made our Fries so tasty back in the day. If you study Tallow many doctors will even tell you how healthy it is. There are video's about it on the internet.How about frying Shrimp, Okra and Zucchini or Chicken? Here's a great product also found here on Amazon. It's called Louisiana Shrimp Fry. Actually the Louisiana Chicken Fry also seems to be the same ingredients.. just a change in the package labeling.» Take 5 tablespoons of the Louisiana Shrimp or Chicken Fry and mix with 1/2 cup of water. Place your Shrimp or Okra or Zucchini or piece of Chicken into this mixture.» Next place the rest of the dry ingredients (Shrimp or Chicken Fry) into a breading bowl or 1-gallon plastic bag. Remove your whatever you're going to fry from the liquid mixture and place into the breading bowl or bag and shake vigorously to coat the item.» Bring the temperature of your oil up to 350f. Fry the shrimp for 2.5 minutes (not to exceed 3 minutes) and 3 minutes for Okra or Zucchini till golden brown. For chicken it will take longer depending on what part of the bird you're cooking. Use an instant read thermometer.This will give you some of the best Southern style food you've ever tried.

This fryer is a gem. We used it to make fried pickles and onion rings so far. What makes this great is the ability to filter the oil right in the fryer. Then put the container in the refrigerator to re-use. But, what makes it great is the cleanup. The basket and the oil pan just need to be wiped out and then put in the dishwasher. No mess! We chose the smaller 1.8 liter fryer because there are only 2 of us in the house. This baby is a must have!

This cost-effective deep fryer was better than a large, upscale model, I purchased/returned a few weeks prior. This model has depth and still effective heating and coverage. The ability to fry large items or smaller items in bigger quantities was very helpful at dinner time. The outer body was metal and easy to clean, with the fryer being able to be taken apart, washed and stored in a small space. The parts felt durable and I had confidence in the fryer not tipping over while in use or when on the counter cooling or not in use. The settings were easy to use and the functionality of the overall product was simple and allowed for me to use it with little confusion.

Loving it so far, I especially love the filter and automatic drain. After that. I love that it is very responsive in it's thermal control. My last deep fryer would cool when I dropped food in and take a while to heat up again. This fryer quickly gets back up to temperature.As far as complaints... I am hoping the company recognizes one thing and improves... Can you make the tub deeper? The max fill line is just simply too low. It's pretty large already anniversary hate to say "make it bigger," because the larger the tub, the larger the reservoir/drain pan needs to be. But if you like massive chimichangas like I do, its not deep enough to submerge. If the width were narrower and the fryer were taller, I know people might complain it's big. But only having an inch of usable oil is not really enough. It also leaks occasionally... Might be the way I pick it up... If you shake it around, it will most definitely make a mess, but even when I move it very carefully it can leave spots of oil to clean up.I most definitely recommend it, there's nothing like it, but I do hope improvements are made and I can continue to buy future fryers from them.

Hands down , Amazing . Temp didn't drop the food didn't come out greasy the Oil , This thing you can drain your grease into its own compartment for storage. the filtration is awesome and cleans up well & dishwasher safe. My husband is a tough critic and he is amazed by it . Highly recommend.

This countertop deep fryer has become a go-to in my kitchen. It delivers reliably crisp results, handles generous batches, and cleans up neatly. Yes, it takes some oil upkeep and counter space, but the delicious outcomes—think crispy fries, juicy fried chicken, and crunchy snacks—make it totally worth it. If you’re a fried-food lover who cooks at home regularly, this is a great addition to your countertop appliance lineup.