[IH8Rice]

i posted this question in the Beer and Food section but figured this gets more traffic.




im in the market for a deep fryer and im looking to spend less than $200

anyone have any recommendations and or anything to look for?

ive only used one like this

but its too small for what id eventually use it for

 

[Sandwich]

I've got some cheapo one from hamilton beach or something...it's white. Not very big, but it's usually filled with chicken wings so i don't need the mega size.

If you do, I recommend one of the turkey fryers with the big pot. I think they're cheap, too.

Generally, everything I cook in it is as hot as possible (375*), so I don't really worry about temperature range.

 

[IH8Rice]

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If you do, I recommend one of the turkey fryers with the big pot. I think they're cheap, too.

i got a turkey fryer and we use it twice a year... Thanksgiving and on my man's Bday....Christmas

 

[Sandwich]

then what are you putting in a deep fryer that's too small for a turkey fryer and too large for a countertop one? A helmet made of bacon?

 

[Total Heckler]

Seriously pick up a turkey fryer. Best investment we've made. We use it for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-3066A-30-Quart-Outdoor/dp/B0000BXHL0/ref=sr_1_1/186-3298566-7765033?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1257197039&sr=1-1

 

[Westy]

then what are you putting in a deep fryer that's too small for a turkey fryer and too large for a countertop one? A helmet made of bacon?

Deep fried whore babies stuffed with lobster stuffed fetus.

 

[IH8Rice]

then what are you putting in a deep fryer that's too small for a turkey fryer and too large for a countertop one? A helmet made of bacon?

i need a counter top one. the first pic i posted was one that ive used in the past (at my parent's house) and im not gonna stick my turkey fryer on my counter next to my toaster.


i guess i could use this type right? i just cant make bigger batches of food

helmet of bacon you say? the gears are turning

Seriously pick up a turkey fryer. Best investment we've made. We use it for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-3066A-30-Quart-Outdoor/dp/B0000BXHL0/ref=sr_1_1/186-3298566-7765033?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1257197039&sr=1-1

see post #3

 

[Sandwich]

ah I thought you already had that one...

 

[IH8Rice]

ah I thought you already had that one...

mommy and daddy do.

this issue of Maxim has some suggestions in there, but i didnt know what to look for.
ill just randomly pick one from Amazon under $200....its just money right?

 

[jonKranked]

Steve, most countertop models max out at around 8L. The smallest I would recommend is 3-4L. Mine is 3.5L, and its big enough to do about 14 or 15 chicken wings at a time and have them all properly cooked. Anything bigger than 4~5L is good for when you have people over and need to make big batches, but keep in mind the larger the amount of oil, the longer it will take to pre-heat.

I'd recommend getting something stainless steel, and with a vented lid. Basket is a must. To get something of good quality I'd recommend something around $60 - $70

I think mine is a hamilton beach. It's pretty sweet. Heats up to I think 375°F and has a built in timer.

 

[dante]

My wife won't let me get one. Something about how I'd eat 4 meals a day from it and die before I get to 35...



edit: Anyone know of one that looks like a toaster or coffee maker? Maybe if I can hide it on the counter she'll never know it's there.

 

[jonKranked]

My wife won't let me get one. Something about how I'd eat 4 meals a day from it and die before I get to 35...



edit: Anyone know of one that looks like a toaster or coffee maker? Maybe if I can hide it on the counter she'll never know it's there.

Come visit me instead.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Deep fried whore babies stuffed with lobster stuffed fetus.

Ah, Memories.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Counter top deep fryers for home use are useless.

Jump on the fast track to fatty town :

 

[cannondalejunky]

get a turkey fryer, and when it's not thanksgiving or Christmas, the pot is perfect for making beer in

 

[IH8Rice]

Steve, most countertop models max out at around 8L. The smallest I would recommend is 3-4L. Mine is 3.5L, and its big enough to do about 14 or 15 chicken wings at a time and have them all properly cooked. Anything bigger than 4~5L is good for when you have people over and need to make big batches, but keep in mind the larger the amount of oil, the longer it will take to pre-heat.

I'd recommend getting something stainless steel, and with a vented lid. Basket is a must. To get something of good quality I'd recommend something around $60 - $70

I think mine is a hamilton beach. It's pretty sweet. Heats up to I think 375°F and has a built in timer.

3.5L seems more than enough i think..especially if you can do that many wings at once. i didnt really know how much that would actually hold.
if i can get a decent unit for that much, thatd be nice. i was thinking of spending more than that originally.

get a turkey fryer, and when it's not thanksgiving or Christmas, the pot is perfect for making beer in

see the first few posts....i unfortunately bought another pot for making beer too

 

[Brian HCM#1]

MMMMMMMMM Beer!

 

[Serial Midget]

I use a large cast iron pot and a propane burner in the garage, it works better than any deep fryer I've owned.

Prior to this I had a pretty nice DeLonghi with a rotating basket.

This one.

 

[chuffer]

Counter top deep fryers for home use are useless.

Jump on the fast track to fatty town :

I used to drop a couple of ice-cubes in those before turning them on...unless I was the one running the fryers that was. To think I survived that job with out maiming anyone.

 

[jonKranked]

3.5L seems more than enough i think..especially if you can do that many wings at once. i didnt really know how much that would actually hold.
if i can get a decent unit for that much, thatd be nice. i was thinking of spending more than that originally.

Steve, you've seen my fryer right? It only cost me $60. And I love it.

And 14-15 wings is the most I've done at once. It was pretty much maxed out, but they turned out fine. I normally only do a dozen wings at a time and they come out perfect.

 

[stosh]

i need a counter top one. the first pic i posted was one that ive used in the past (at my parent's house) and im not gonna stick my turkey fryer on my counter next to my toaster.


i guess i could use this type right? i just cant make bigger batches of food

helmet of bacon you say? the gears are turning

see post #3

Thats the one I have. It works, sometimes I make homemade french fries and I would say you can do about one portion at a time.

 

[splat]

I have this one too. Don't use it too often. My Favorite is doing Scallops in it.

I also have the gizmo that you put tortilla's in then deep fry to make a Tortilla Salad Bowl. really makes an Nice touch to a dinner party. ( not that we have done that since kids came along )

 

[TN]

 

[jonKranked]

is that what you bathe in?

 

[dante]

I use a large cast iron pot and a propane burner in the garage, it works better than any deep fryer I've owned.

Prior to this I had a pretty nice DeLonghi with a rotating basket.

This one.

Isn't that a potential fire hazard??!?

 

[CBJ]

My wife won't let me get one. Something about how I'd eat 4 meals a day from it and die before I get to 35...



edit: Anyone know of one that looks like a toaster or coffee maker? Maybe if I can hide it on the counter she'll never know it's there.

Hide it somewhere outside. Nothing like a little deep fried outdoor snack time and you will hot have the small in the whole house.

 

[Total Heckler]

get a turkey fryer, and when it's not thanksgiving or Christmas, the pot is perfect for making beer in

YES!

I use my burner set up for making the wort.

 

[TN]

is that what you bathe in?

bathe? HA!

 

[Jeremy R]

I don't think your latest hat would be very comfortable.

 

[boogenman]

http://www.target.com/DF250B-Waring-Pro-Deep-Fryer/dp/B0014JM1JE/ref=br_1_22?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=3519541&node=3519541&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=DF250B Waring Pro Deep Fryer

 

[IH8Rice]

http://www.target.com/DF250B-Waring-Pro-Deep-Fryer/dp/B0014JM1JE/ref=br_1_22?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=3519541&node=3519541&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=DF250B Waring Pro Deep Fryer

that looks like a nice one...i did see some people complaining about the magnetic cord though

 

[jonKranked]

that looks like a nice one...i did see some people complaining about the magnetic cord though

Mine has it. Unless you're completely retarded, it's a non issue.


Its actually a safety feature.

 

[IH8Rice]

Mine has it. Unless you're completely retarded, it's a non issue.


Its actually a safety feature.

safety schmafety.

 

[jonKranked]

safety schmafety.

well instead of just getting horrible burns from boiling oil, you could get horrible burns from boiling oil AND electrocuted.

 

[loco-gringo]

I thought you were thinking like TN and were about to douse some rabbits in a little hot love.

 

[IH8Rice]

I thought you were thinking like TN and were about to douse some rabbits in a little hot love.

i didnt say they were off the menu. just gotta let the dog out in the back yard and ill have me some wabbit

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I thought you were thinking like TN and were about to douse some rabbits in a little hot love.

Is that some kind of Texas slang ?

 

[TheTruth]

Can you say hello to fat city for me?

 

[Serial Midget]

I used to hang out at Fatz City on 13th Ave in Denver in the mid to late 80s. The best thing on their menu was Potatos, Cheese & Onions - all fried and melty for $2.00.

That was next to Wax Trax records.

Yeah, nobody cares but me.

 

[TheTruth]

I used to hang out at Fatz City on 13th Ave in Denver in the mid to late 80s. The best thing on their menu was Potatos, Cheese & Onions - all fried and melty for $2.00.

That was next to Wax Trax records.

Yeah, nobody cares but me.

Did you pick up Fatz chickz at Fatz City?