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- The best deep fryers make it simple to fry French fries, chicken, donuts, fish, and other food from scratch. They are also easy to clean, safe to use, and packed full of features.
- The $4 has all of these characteristics, is affordable, and can fry large batches of food.
Americans are in love with fried foods. From fast food to fine dining, menus are packed full of deep-fried offerings. Whether you are an adventurous cook who likes to recreate or tweak meals you have tried elsewhere or you want to save a few bucks (and calories) by making your family's favorite foods at home, a deep fryer is a terrific addition to kitchens with extra counter space.
There are several aspects to choosing a deep fryer that you should take into consideration. Since your deep fryer will likely live on your kitchen counter, pay special attention to the dimensions of the models you are interested in to ensure they will fit. Also, some units feature filtration systems and dishwasher-safe parts that will make cleanup easier. If this is important to you, make sure you choose a fryer with these options.
Since hot oil can burn you severely, look for fryers with plenty of safety features, including splatter guards and magnetic power cords that will come unplugged when tugged, rather than yanking the entire machine and its scalding contents off the counter.
To put together this comprehensive buying guide of the top deep fryers, we poured over the reviews of users and experts to find which models are affordable, reliable, and versatile.
Here are the best deep fryers you can buy:
- Best deep fryer overall: $4
- Best budget deep fryer: $4
- Best oil-free fryer: $4
- Best easy-clean deep fryer: $4
- Best precise deep fryer: $4
- Read our full guide to $4
Updated on 12/19/2018 by Malarie Gokey: Updated prices and formatting. Added our guide to the best air fryers.
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