Breville VDF020 Double Deep Fat Fryer This fryer is ideal for anyone that needs to fry different foods at the same time, like fish and chicken. Separate frying bowls prevent flavour 'cross-contamination'. Your chicken doesn't end up tasting of fish and vise versa. This is especially important when trying to cook a mix of cuisines like Indian and Chinese. Keeping your onion bhajis, samosas, sweet and sour pork balls and Japanese tempura apart ensures great tasting results. Each oil chamber has a capacity of 3 litres and can cook 1.2kg of food. This is a good ratio of oil to food and should help maintain correct oil temperature to prevent food from becoming oil soaked (a common problem in home fryers). The VDF020 is attractively styled in brushed stainless steel with side handles for easy placement and non slip rubber feet (the stainless steel sides become hot when in use, so keep this fryer out of reach of children). The rear heating elements detach and have cord storage compartments built in. For easy clean up the twin enamel frying bowls lift out of the housing and everything except the heating units can be placed in the dishwasher. A few points to note are that the fry basket handles do not fold, making storage less than ideal, and the lids do not come with viewing windows or odour filters. Make sure you have sufficient ventilation. The twin variable temperature controls can heat to 190°C and there are clear indicator lights to tell you when the oil is at the correct temperature. There is no timer function. Continued... Philips HD6161 Deep Fat Fryer No doubt about it, this fryer is big. With an oil capacity of over 3 litres it is ideally suited for large families or anyone who plans on frying a large amount of food. If you don't mind the oil expense this fryer can produce surprisingly high quality results. A large volume of oil relative to the food helps make things crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The HD6161 comes with simple digital controls consisting of a thermostat and timer. You can set the oil temperature from 160° to 190° and the timer up to 99 minutes. The timer makes an audible sound but does NOT turn off the heating element automatically. Unlike most other stainless steel fryers the HD6161 allows you to raise and lower the basket with the lid in place - a great safety feature, especially if you have small children. The lid includes a built-in odour filter and the basket handle folds away when not in use. The oil chamber has a wide, shallow design so the oil level is not very deep, even when filled to the maximum. Consequently, large food items may not completely submerge in the oil. In these situations you may have to flip the item over to make sure it is cooked evenly or cut it into smaller pieces. The basket is large enough to accomodate about 2 Kgs. The HD6161 has no built-in oil cleaning capability so make sure you have a suitable filter, funnel and large air-tight container to store the used oil. The fryer disassembles easily and everything except the heating element is dishwasher proof, so clean up is pretty straightforward. Continued... Breville DF28 Deep Fat Fryer Operation consists of a variable temperature control and digital timer. The mechanical temperature dial means you can set a precise temperature for perfect golden brown chips, but the timer display is so small you may need a magnifying glass to read it. The basket can be raised and lowered with the lid closed - a great safety feature if you have small children. The rated oil capacity is 2 litres but filling the oil chamber to the minimum, as indicated by the line on the inside wall, produced the best results and helped prevent spills. The lid has a built-in viewing window, but as with most fryers it tends to fog up as soon as you put the food in. It's not dishwasher safe but the lid is detachable and has a charcoal filter which, while effective, will need to be changed periodically. The outside case is a combination of cool white and brushed steel and the smooth rounded contours and compact dimensions make it an easy fit for most home kitchens. It has a rated food capacity of 1kg which should be adequate for the typical midweek meal. Continued... Tefal Actifry Deep Fat Fryer It performs this cooking miracle by a combination of hot air circulation and a little automatic stirring from a small rotating paddle located in the middle of the pan. Think food mixer meets hair dryer and you'll have an idea on how it works. The Actifry's approach has some obvious advantages. Firstly, since the volume of cooking oil involved is so small it is very economical. All the oil is absorbed into the food during each fry, so you are cooking with fresh oil each time. You don't have to worry about cooking with previously used oil. This also eliminates the problem of disposing of the used oil. In fact, when compared to a conventional deep fat fryer, the Actifry should be able to pay for itself outright in reduced cooking oil costs over time. With no large chamber of oil to heat up you can start cooking immediately. There is no pre-heat stage required. (This advantage is somewhat lessened by the longer cooking times, as we will see later) Of course no fryer is perfect and the Actifry is no exception. Deep fry purists will argue that since the food is not immersed in hot oil the Actify is not a deep fat fryer. The end results can be very good, but they do not have exactly the same taste and texture as true deep fried foods. If you're a deep fry connoisseur the Actifry might fall short of your expectations. The food and oil are combined by means of a slowly rotating paddle. A sort of horizontal version of a tumble dryer. For this to work smoothly the food needs to be cut up into reasonably small pieces and must be able to withstand the constant churning. This is fine for things like potatoes but fragile items, such as flaky fish, quickly disintegrate. Also, anything dipped in batter is not really a option either. If you want the economy and health benefits of reduced oil use, but also need to fry large or fragile items a good compromise might be the DeLonghi F18316S Roto Fryer. Cooking times are much longer than a conventional deep fat fryer. For example, basic chips can take 30-40 minutes. If you're used to frying things quickly, the Actify will require some adjusting. The good news is you can set it running with the timer and continue with other things. We don't recommend leaving it unattended, but you don't have to stand and watch over it continuously. Be aware that the timer does not shut off the fryer automatically. You have to switch it off manually. Overall the Tefal Actifry's clever design and frugal use of cooking oil will appeal to many home cooks, especially those that like to eat fried foods often. The absence of a large volume of hot oil provides a good safety margin and also keeps cooking odours to a minimum. Clean up is straightforward as the Actifry comes apart easily and can be placed in the dishwasher. Continued... Morphy Richards 45470 Deep Fat Fryer Right out of the box it has that sleek 'professional' chefs look, with brushed stainless steel case and only the cool-touch handles and heating element exposing any plastic tendencies. If you already have stainless steel appliances the Morphy Richards 45470 will be right at home. Controls are simple and straightforward with an on/off switch, temperature dial and indicator light. Unlike many of its competitors the temperature setting labels are behind a small window, so they're unlikely to rub off anytime soon. Another nice touch is the cord tucks away in the back for easy storage. A well ventilated kitchen or an extractor is a must for this model as it does not have a filter. Continued... Deep Fat Fryer - Reviews, Tips, And Buyers GuideMillions of deep fried food lovers have discovered that the best way to enjoy their favourite deep fried treats is by cooking them at home with a deep fat fryer. If you love the taste of deep fried foods (and who doesn't) then having your own deep fat fryer is a great way to save money and enjoy fried foods cooked the way you want, when you want. If you're fed up with greasy, overpriced fish and chips from your local chip shop having your own fryer is the answer. Home fried foods are fresher, cheaper and with the right oil, healthier. In the past deep fat fryers were big heavy machines that needed gallons of cooking oil and took forever to clean. The latest designs are a far cry from those days with a wide range of sizes and styles that can fit in any kitchen. They're safe to use, economical and most can be put in a dishwasher for easy clean up. But with so many to choose from where do you start? To get you started towards deep fried nirvana, we've broken things down into the most popular categories: Mini Fryers  The mini deep fat fryer has become one of the fastest selling items for deep fried enthusiasts, especially if you have a small kitchen. They're compact, use very little oil and can be stored away easily. Ideal for singles and small families. Stainless Steel  If you have a modern up-to-date kitchen, chances are that most of your existing appliances are stainless steel. If so, then then you are probably looking for a stainless steel deep fat fryer to match your current decor. Double Fryers  The double deep fat fryer is ideal for those situations when you need to fry two different things at the same time. They can also be used to keep different foods like meat and fish separate so as to prevent the taste of one mixing with the other. Cheap Fryer  For those on a strict budget there are a number of inexpensive deep fat fryers that are worth looking at. In most cases you can get a basic no-frills cheap deep fat fryer for less than £30. Filters  If your kitchen is not well ventilated or you live in a flat with neighbours nearby then you need to think about how you will control odours from your deep fat fryer. The best way to do this is to buy a model that has a built-in filter. Strapped for time? Take a look at our deep fat fryer reviews. We've sorted through the maze of models to pick the very best in each class. Tags: cheap deep fat fryer, deep fat fryer, deep fat fryer reviews, double deep fat fryer, mini deep fat fryer, stainless steel deep fat fryer, |
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