Why you should get a deep fryer instead of an air fryer
Air fryers have been all the rage the last few years, but we know you like to indulge. There's something about dropping food into a pool of hot oil that just makes it taste better. While we would love to eat every meal at the state fair, our hearts and wallets simply would not be able to take it. But you can get that delicious fried goodness at home whenever you want when you own a deep fryer. That's right, funnel cakes and corndogs year-round, baby.
Deep fryer vs. air fryer
If you're on the fence about whether to buy an air fryer or deep fryer, think about three things: texture, taste, and calories. Deep fryers are not for the health conscious (though even the health conscious indulge sometimes!), but they will produce better taste and texture. Air fryers use hot circulated air and a tablespoon of oil to achieve a crispy texture while deep fryers fully immerse food in a vat of hot oil (typically around 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit). Read more...
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EASIEST TO CLEAN
T-fal EZ Clean stainless steel deep fryerAvoid messes with this easy-to-clean deep fryer.
- Oil capacity: 3.5 liters
- Food capacity: 2.65 pounds
- Max temperature: 374 degrees
OUR TOP PICK
Cuisinart CDF-200P1 deep fryerMeet all of your deep frying needs with this compact model.
- Oil capacity: 4 quarts
- Food capacity: 2.3 pounds
- Max temperature: 375 degrees
BEST FOR LARGE CAPACITY
Chefman XL deep fryerFry up batches of food for the whole family.
- Oil capacity: 4.5 liters
- Food capacity: 3 pounds
- Max temperature: 375 degrees
BEST BUDGET PICK
Bella Pro Series deep fryerSmall and affordable, this is ideal for one to two people.
- Oil capacity: 1.6 quarts
- Food capacity: 1.2 pounds
- Max temperature: 375 degrees
BEST FOR MULTIPLE FRYER BASKETS
Elite Gourmet triple basket deep fryerFry up multiple batches at once with side-by-side baskets.
- Oil capacity: 4.2 liters
- Food capacity: 2.5 pounds
- Max temperature: 375 degrees
BEST MULTI-USE DEEP FRYER
Presto 06006 kitchen kettleDo more than just deep fry with this appliance.
- Oil capacity: 5 quarts
- Food capacity: 2.5 pounds
- Max temperature: 400 degrees
BEST FOR DEEP FRYING A TURKEY
Bayou Classic turkey fryerFry a turkey up to 25 pounds in this massive deep fryer.
- Oil capacity: 42 quarts
- Food capacity: 25 pounds
- Max temperature: N/A
BEST FOR ROTISSERIE-STYLE COOKING
Cuisinart extra-large rotisserie fryerUse this fryer to cook everyday-sized birds.
- Oil capacity: 5 liters
- Food capacity: 14 pounds
- Max temperature: 375 degrees