Deep Fryer Reviews

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While it does take 15 mins to heat the oil I find this more of a safety feature than an inconvenience. I have used my fryer at least 2 times a week since I purchased it and love it so much I ordered another one to give my sister for CHristmas. My husband is very pleased with this purchase also……..I highly reccomend it to others

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This model holds up to eight cups of oil, with a minimum of six to run it, and features such pluses like a dishwasher safe nonstick pot, cool touch exterior, adjustable thermostat, cooking timer, breakaway cord, well-designed fry basket, and states it provides splatter free frying.

Upon the initial use (to make fried chicken), after filling the tank with oil then waiting roughly twelve minutes for it to register as being “Ready to Cook” by the indicator light, I then dropped in the first batch of (battered) raw chicken and twenty minutes later, out came some very nice, golden brown fried chicken.

Continuing on to fry the remaining six batches (six legs and six large boneless/skinless pieces), the cooking time continued to be consistent throughout for obtaining a good internal temperature of 180 degrees (for cooked bone-in chicken).

However, the true test of this kind of product is also it’s clean-ability, so once the unit cooled, the interior metal pot was lifted out with no trouble (for it was light enough to not only remove but to pour out the contents without a struggle) and cleaned up in a snap.

After removing the lid (it is detachable), it cleaned right up with soapy water-no problems. The white filter cleans in soapy water as well. After wiping down the main assembly and drying all the parts, reassembly was a breeze.

One note: There is still some odor with this product, but as with any kind of frying/fryer, that is to be expected to some degree so just don’t expect it not to emit anything odorwise even thought it has filters.

Overall impression: Pleased with it’s performance, ease of use, and of course, simplicity in cleaning. Like the way the lid can be shut before lowering the basket to limit splattering.

Length of ownership: Under one month.

Planned usage: Occasional.

Reviewed by author, Dehanna Bailee

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This Hamilton Beach FRyer is the greatest. Very little steam while frying, mantains temperture while frying several loads of food. Loved it so much, I also bought one for my sister! And yes, she is extremely happy with hers! Very easy to clean is also a big plus!Hamilton Beach 35020 Cool Touch Deep Fryer

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Very satisfied with this fryer. We’ve done fries, chicken wings, and even made hush puppies and a few other things, and everything comes out great. The magnetic electrical plug is also very safety driven, but can easily be jostled out of position, so once you have it plugged in and warming up, don’t try to move the cable.

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This is our 3rd large deep fryer. The first one (I forget the brand) did not last long at all. The second one was a Black & Decker which lasted about 3 years and we could not find another one when it started going. I bought this one to replace it and we LOVE it. Heats up FAST, does a great job and it really does stay cool on the outside which is a nice plus. The price is really good too.