Make Perfect Fries at Home With Deep Fryers

A deep fryer can be a great investment for your kitchen if you love perfectly crispy, home-fried foods, such as french fries or fried chicken. Keep your deep fryer handy — either right on your kitchen countertop or in a kitchen cabinet.

If you make fried foods only occasionally, a small electric deep fryer is great for small or single servings. If you’re feeding a family, a larger-capacity electric fryer makes sense. Deep fryers come in a range of sizes, including fryers large enough to fry a 20-pound turkey.

If you want to make a variety of different fried foods at once, consider a deep fryer with multiple baskets. This option allows you to have more than one batch of food cooking at once. It’s perfect if you’re making a protein that needs to fry longer, alongside vegetables that cook faster. For helpful tips, see our Small Appliance Buying Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s a good size for a deep fryer for home use?

A: The right answer depends on how many people you want to feed regularly. A 3-quart deep fryer offers the capacity to cook for a family of four.

Q: How long can you keep oil in a deep fryer?

A: If your fryer has an airtight lid, your oil can remain in the fryer for several uses, though oil stores better in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Exactly how long the oil can last depends on what you’re cooking in it and how often you use it. Follow the instructions in your manual for your specific fryer. In general, after each use, let the oil fully cool and then filter it to remove food particles. If it starts looking cloudy or dark or has a bad odor, it’s time to replace it.

Q: What do you do with leftover oil after deep frying?

A: You can store your cooled, used cooking oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before storing, pour the fully cooled oil through a sieve to remove food particles for a cleaner, purer oil that’ll last longer. Once the oil darkens, becomes cloudy or has a bad odor, it’s time to dispose of it. Never pour oil down a drain. Pour the fully cooled oil into a container that you can seal and dispose of with your trash. It’s a good idea to have some absorbent material in the container. You can further minimize the risk of a spill by placing the oil in your freezer to harden before disposal.

15-lb. Deep Fryers

Winado 12.7-Quart Dual Zone Non-Stick Deep Fryer

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Winado
12.7-Quart Dual Zone Non-Stick Deep Fryer