Presto05442 CoolDaddy Cool-touch Deep Fryer - Black

Was looking for a deep fryer that had the removable tank for easy cleaning without paying an arm and a leg. This one is it. The pot comes out for easy emptying and cleaning and is dishwasher safe (the only piece that is with this item). I don't put it in the dishwasher because I don't care for how the dishwasher turns the pots dark. After several uses, the pot stays sparkling by hand washing. The lid removes for easy hand washing as well. The basket still shines hand washing. Nothing grosser than an oil-cooking vessel or pan that starts collecting baked-on or cooked-on oil and gets impossible to keep shiny (I'm sure it's just me). Easy to put together and take apart and it deep fries beautifully for a great price.

For years, I've resisted the lure of a deep fryer, but lately I've come across recipes that I wanted to try. I didn't like the idea of all that grease spatter on my stove top, so I thought that a self-contained fryer like this CoolDaddy would do the trick. While I still get some spatter, especially with fries and potato chips, the air isn't filled with oil. Even better, the temperature is automatically controlled, reducing the chances of a grease fire or too-cool oil creating soggy, greasy food.It takes about 15 minutes to heat oil to the highest temperature (375 degrees), and once food is added, it can take up to 5 minutes for it to re-attain it. Initially, I was worried about the temperature drop/slow rise; however, the food emerged crisp and not greasy. I like the way the basket is held above the oil by a simple locking mechanism so that I can drain food before I transfer to a paper towel lined plate.I was worried about the capacity when I chose this because so many reviewers stated that it's too small. If you were cooking large pieces of chicken for a crowd or even a family of five, it would be too small to cook everything at once. You'd have to fry in batches. You might be able to get 3 pieces of chicken in at a time. I'm able to fry four doughnuts at a time. Some things, such as donuts, can and should be cooked without the basket. The basket is about 8" in diameter and 3" high. Since I'm most interested in cooking small items and batches, it is the perfect size for my use.The only part that can be washed in the dishwasher is the basket. Everything else must either be hand-washed or wiped down. There's a temperature dial in the front, a push button to open the top, and a red indicator light that turns off when the oil has reached the correct temperature. The instruction book is meager, at least in terms of recipes, but it contains critical information. Read it. For example, you don't want your oil overflowing onto your counter because you didn't read how to properly immerse cut potatoes.This CoolDaddy is the type of appliance that can spend a good deal of its life in a cupboard, but when you need it, you're glad you have it.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

This fryeris easy to ckean and put back together. The lid sits in a slot that allows for easy removal for cleaning. It heats up quick and cooks food evenly. This fryer is great for a small family while cooking batch of food. Not a good fit for a lot of frying unless you want to change the oil more. It fits good on counter and doesn't take much space.

Works great and is stylish and cool to the touch. Very happy either way it.

Deep frying might not be the healthiest thing, but boy, if done right, it is soooo good! I usually cook fried parsley tacos - which by the way sounds weird but tastes fantastically. The issue with Parsley is that it holds a lot of water, and when fried, due to that it makes a hot oil mess. I need a safe fryer that allows me to close the lid and then lower the frying tray. That's the only way in which it protects me from burns and avoids a mess. The fryer must also have a good steam release system to avoid another bad experience and even bad burns. Finally, you need to make sure the temperature is always right, since it's just a matter of a few seconds at the right temperature for the perfect frying level. If the oil is colder, your parsley might take longer or be undercooked and chewy. If the oil is hotter, your parsley will turn brown and bitter.This fryer has it all for me - a good steam release system, the ability to lower the pan once the lid is shut, a temperature dial, and a temperature indicator. It is the perfect fryer for me. It is easy to clean, as the oil container can be detached and cleaned / washed outside. The cable is magnetic, so it allows for a safer operation as well.The quality of this fryer is great, it looks good, and it is easy to use. Love it!