Cuisinart's 4-quart electric deep fryer will make up to 2.3 pounds of food, from perfectly-crisped French fries to mozzarella sticks and other indulgences. This model is stacked with useful features, like a timer, variable temperature control (from 175°F to 375°F), and a viewing window that lets you keep an eye on the cooking process and your fried food. When it's time to clean up, the mesh fryer basket, oil container, and lid are dishwasher safe. It also comes with a user guide loaded with tips, recommended cooking times and recipes.
The T-fal Deep Fryer made our list for its ease of use. The easy-to-read dial control offer a simple way cook up your favorite fried foods in just minutes. Complete with a removable (and dishwasher-safe) parts, we especially like that this fryer is equipped with a EZ clean oil filtration system that makes disposing oil a breeze.
This deep fryer from Hamilton Beach is super affordable without sacrificing performance. It'll turn out up to five servings of well-cooked french fries and has a viewing window on the lid so you can check on their progress without any oil splatters. It has an eight-cup oil capacity.
No one likes draining the oil from a deep fryer. Check out DeLonghi's Livenza model — it has a spout in front that will seamlessly drain grease so you won't end up with a hot, oily mess. And thanks to its larger capacity, this 4.5-liter model is perfect for families or those who like to entertain. It also features a “cool zone” below the heating element that allows food particles to settle on the bottom without burning. It helps reduce odor, as well, and keep the oil clean. All parts are dishwasher safe with the exception of the control unit, power cable, and heating element.
The GranPappy is a fan favorite that makes deep frying a breeze. It uses just six cups of oil to fry up to six servings of food. It also has a lid to store oil and use again, and takes up minimal counter space. The GranPappy takes the guesswork out of frying by featuring only one temperature. It comes with a slotted spoon designed to scoop out the fried food.
Betty Gold is an experienced food writer and editor who worked at Good Housekeeping from 2013 to 2019. As the former Senior Editor & Product Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, she tested and wrote about pretty much every type of cooking tool and food-related item on the market.
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
