05442 CoolDaddy Cool-touch Deep Fryer - Black

best deep fryer

works as described. the mess is reduced by the design. but keep it clean, it will be easier to clean if you don't procrastinate like us

This is my 2nd of the SAME fryer. My husband made me return my first one to get a double fryer but I only use that one for parties. I wanted a smaller fryer since I don't eat that much fried food but its nice to fry things here or there for my kids. So I bought it back! I love & use this way more than my double fryer. Pros: 1. easy to operate. turn to the temperature you want and the light will go off when it reaches the desired temp. 2. easy to clean up 3. I love the handle, just push and drop down. you don't even need to open the lid to drain the food. 4. filter works great 5. Handy little chart to tell you what temperature to set at. But I fry at lower temperatures so my food doesn't burn. 6. It uses 1/3 less oil than my double fryer! Cons: 1. size if you want to fry up a storm. Go buy a double fryer if you want to fry that much. 2. the basket material is thin and flimsy. 3. If you fill the oil to the max line, the basket actually touches to oil so it won't drain your food properly. 4. Cord is a little short. 5. It does stem up quite a bit 5. The lid flaps open hard if you just press the button. You will need to have the other hand on top to prevent that. I am not sure why some reviewers says the temperature isn't hot enough. I fried perfect Tempuras, Katsu chicken, Chicken drumsticks all at 340. At 375 I actually burned some chicken drummies w/o cooking it all the way through. Overall it's my perfect little fryer!

I purchased this deep fryer to replace several others I had which had drawbacks that made them a hassle to use. One was the DeLonghi deep fryer that has a hose to drain it. It sounded like a good idea but actually was a pain. The hose stored on the side and was just a pain to keep it in place. That was the only convenience of the item because the inside cooking vessel isn't removable and it's pretty bulky to try to clean it without the internal elements getting wet. The other was the type that had a removable cooking vessel but the heating element hung on the outside of it. Not that convenient to store. It seemed to be much smaller too. I see they have a double one but I haven't tried it. I don't care for the magnetic power cords which this model has. I think the only one that didn't have it was the DeLonghi. Unfortunately they are not standardized so unless you closely keep track of them it's difficult to find the one that fits. I find this one much easier to use. I use the Kuchenprofi funnel with removable strainer (ASIN B00008WV52) to strain the oil back into the container. (Great strainer) I strain the oil back into a storage container between uses. Then it's easy to remove the frying chamber and wash it. Everything stores inside of the CoolDaddy. Basket, handle, cord. I made the best fried chicken, onion rings and fries last night. The chicken kept the Panko bread crumbs on it without a problem and was very easy to monitor how brown they were looking through the pretty large clear window. I didn't think I would have used the window but I really do like it. I bought mine used in good condition from Amazon warehouse. Everything was there. Only the box had been damaged. I'm not keeping it anyway. Hope this helps anyone considering purchasing this item. The others I had have now moved out to my kids :)

Love it, works great and never gets hot

Deep frying might not be the healthiest thing, but boy, if done right, it is soooo good! I usually cook fried parsley tacos - which by the way sounds weird but tastes fantastically. The issue with Parsley is that it holds a lot of water, and when fried, due to that it makes a hot oil mess. I need a safe fryer that allows me to close the lid and then lower the frying tray. That's the only way in which it protects me from burns and avoids a mess. The fryer must also have a good steam release system to avoid another bad experience and even bad burns. Finally, you need to make sure the temperature is always right, since it's just a matter of a few seconds at the right temperature for the perfect frying level. If the oil is colder, your parsley might take longer or be undercooked and chewy. If the oil is hotter, your parsley will turn brown and bitter. This fryer has it all for me - a good steam release system, the ability to lower the pan once the lid is shut, a temperature dial, and a temperature indicator. It is the perfect fryer for me. It is easy to clean, as the oil container can be detached and cleaned / washed outside. The cable is magnetic, so it allows for a safer operation as well. The quality of this fryer is great, it looks good, and it is easy to use. Love it!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: The initial description sounded convincing enough to meet my needs. And I really wanted for this fryer to work. But it is cheaply made. Once the oil gets hot, the handle seems to be harder to pull up and down. When my food was ready i Spent almost three minutes to get the handle released to remove the basket from the oil. This happened several times. The charcoal filter and lid fell off each time the fryer lid was opened. And the temperature felt like it was inconsistent. The product's features are good but the manufacturing and/or design is poor. And if you want to store the oil in this fryer, it's not completely sealed. The gap near the handle will let air and dust get through. My last sealed deep fryer lasted for 39 years (yes, 39!). This one wouldn't last for more than a year even if I were to accept its flaws. Btw, when I initiated the return, the seller offered to let me keep the fryer with a $12.40 discount. I declined without hesitation. Had they offered a 50% discount I would not have kept it. Buyer be aware.

Compact and easy to store. Looks nice. Easy to clean because the fryer pot is removable. Makes very crispy fries. Some fryers do not get hot enough, but Cool Daddy does. Excellent fryer.

Fácil de usar, excelente producto

facile a utiliser. légère a transporter. un gros plus pour moi. Sécuritaire. fait des bonnes frites en peu de temps. bien plus légère que ma vieille T-Fal que j'ai jetée après 14 ans. ne devient pas chaude et brulante au toucher. J'adore. prix raisonnable. comme ma vie est simple depuis que j'ai acheté cette friteuse. légere, pas chaude au toucher, n'éclabousse pas. Le meilleur achat de ma vie.

superbe friteuse apres un an :) on se relance facile a utilisé et pas défectueuse

Very comfortable to use and easy clean up