Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

This worked way better than I expected. The pot contained most (not all) of the oil splatter, heated up quickly, and was easy to clean. I’ve made tempura, French fries, fried fish, etc. and they’ve all turned out wonderfully. The fryer is super versatile and gave me nice crispy fried food every time. If you’re going to buy this I’d recommend using it outdoors or put some parchment paper around the area you’re cooking, as some oil will inevitably splash when you put food in or take it out. Overall a super nice product that was really convenient. If you’re looking to fry something cheap and easy, then this is the way to do it.

Love this. Very small and light. Works perfectly and helps keep the stovetop clean. Be careful not to put the lid on until the oil cools down. Luckily I could easily find replacement lids!

I have only had it a short while, but I am very impressed The unit heats up very quickly, holds it heat well, and if you dont over load it, it cooks real fast. Doing steak fries the other night it was averaging about a minute of cook time for each raw fry that was placed in it. 12 fries took right at 12 minutes until perfect. It is great for small areas, easy to clean, and the lid works great for storing oil that can be reused. It's no wonder these have been around for a long time.

Growing up I remember my mom getting the fry daddy out and waiting for the French fries to be done! Sooo delicious! It’s just as I remembered, I know airfryers are all the rage now but it’s not the same.. This is so simple to use, plug it in and let it heat up and enjoy.. Build quality surprised me it’s very well made.. the scooper is plastic now vs the metal one I remember but the unit itself is the same.. I like the magnetized plug on it, nice safety feature it will disconnect and not pull it over.. very pleased with this purchase

I was tired of cooking fried food on the stove due to the inconsistent results (I was always paranoid about chicken being cooked all the way through) as well as how much of a mess it makes. As soon as this arrived, I made homemade fresh chicken tenders and they came out absolutely amazing. They were cooked perfectly and consistently through. I cooked three batches of two tenders each back-to-back. I then made frozen waffle fries which came out great as well. I also made fried home-battered Argentine shrimp which were phenomenal. Finally, I made Chicken Katsu (Panko-breaded fried thighs) which cooked perfectly one at a time. The size of this device is perfect for an individual or small family. It’s just a little shorter than an Starbucks Venti cup, for reference. I love that I only need to use 4 cups of oil (I always use out oil). Cleaning is very easy, just like a regular pot, and I used Fry Away to make my oil solidified and biodegradable, so cleanup was even easier. Some users mentioned the spatula of melting. I did not have that issue, I used it throughout the cooking process. Of course you can’t leave it sitting in the boiling oil, but to use it to stir and scoop out items works perfectly well. Overall, really great product due to how well it cooks, how easily it cleans up and how little oil it uses.

GREAT product! Simple plug in gets HOT FAST !! Cooks and heats evenly ! It does take a L o n g time to cool down ! There is no way to know the temperature unless you use your own thermometer, but for a fast fry = this is perfect ! I loved the simplicity and ease! Cleaned up great with no coil to clean - I loved it ! ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Nice size for two people. Heats quickly and fry nicely.

Easy to setup and use. Works great for small amounts suitable for two people. Seems sturdy and well designed. No temperature control but cooking temperature has been correct so far

so easy to clean

Não vão se arrepender. Aquece rápido. Pena q não tem controle de temperatura. O melhor de tudo, é a limpeza. Fácil. Sem estresse. Amei

Heats up very fast, easy to clean. Very good for 2-4 people. Love that it came with the strainer, lid and sturdy handle. Highly recommend

En definitiva una herramienta más para tener en la cocina! Su capacidad de aceite es de 1 litro y lo mejor de todo es que si dejas que se caliente bien el aceite, no deja las comidas aceitosas.

I have been researching mini deep fryers for months. All I wanted was a small, uncomplicated fryer that didn’t require lots of oil and was easy to clean. Then I came across the Fry Daddy - the size looked perfect but it seemed like such a basic unit compared to the other more “fancy” deep fryers. For example the Fry Daddy has no temperature control dial and no wire basket. So I went to the manufacturer’s website and watched their video and learned that the temperature is perfectly controlled. The oil heats up and maintains a steady perfect temperature for deep frying. The reason there is no wire basket is that wire baskets take up area in the unit AND are very messy when removed, oil drips all over the place. That made perfect sense to me. Then I moved onto online reviews starting with America’s Test Kitchen whom I normally trust but they gave it such an awful review that I decided to read some of the comments and so many people who owned the Fry Daddy said otherwise, they were upset that ATK was recommending the fancier brands and not giving the FD credit where credit was due. I agreed, ATK can be very snobbish in their reviews. They also made fun of the plastic spoon that comes with the FD - take it from me - IT WORKS. Sure it will melt if you leave it in boiling oil! But it works just fine to remove cooked food. They also did not consider the mess factor of a wire basket and made derogatory comments about the absence of that. Next, I watched video reviews by “real” everyday people - and the more I watched the more I knew this was the fryer I wanted. The day it arrived I deep fried fresh cod in batter (homemade) and also some large shrimp. I was able to fry 3 thick pieces of fish in one batch and all 8 shrimp at once. I knew the minute I took the fish out to drain on paper towels that the fish was NOT oily! I was thrilled. This proves that the oil IS maintained at the perfect temperature for frying. The fryer uses only 4 cups of oil. You can store the oil in the unit (it comes with a plastic lid - only seal once the oil is completely cooled down) but I didn’t do that because we don’t deep fry that often. So I strained it and poured it into a clean jar to reuse another time. Cleanup was A BREEZE! A gentle wash with dish soap (not submerged of course) and dried with paper towels. The unit is non-stick which makes cleaning even easier. This small unassuming little fryer is perfect for a couple or small family. It takes up very little room and if you’re buying it in the US it is very affordable. I think it is worth every CAD$ I paid for it on Amazon.