April 2024
Deep Fryers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of deep fryers rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 3 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 61 deep fryer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
26 deep fryers were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Apr 2024, T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed deep fryer with 8 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 8 recommended it as the '#1 deep fryer' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Hamilton Beach: 4 deep fryers
(#1 is Hamilton Triple Basket)
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Cuisinart: 3 deep fryers
(#1 is Cuisinart CDF-200P1)
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Presto: 3 deep fryers
(#1 is Presto FryDaddy)
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Bayou Classic: 3 deep fryers
(#1 is Bayou Classic Big Bird)
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Delonghi: 2 deep fryers
(#1 is De'Longhi Livenza Easy Clean)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Deep Fryer |
The Eat Down
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TheManual
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Morning Chores
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BestReviews
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The Spruce Eats
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Your Best Digs
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Food & Wine
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Good Housekeeping
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RealHomes
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Reviewed
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1
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- | $130 |
T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean
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1
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1
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3
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1
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-
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2
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-
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6
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5
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7
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|
2
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- | $180 |
Breville BDF500
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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3
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-
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1
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|
3
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- | $86 |
Cuisinart CDF-200P1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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1
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5
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4
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- | $80 |
Hamilton Triple Basket
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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6
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2
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4
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-
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2
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|
5
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- | $38 |
Presto FryDaddy
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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2
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3
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8
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6
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- | $60 |
Presto 05442 CoolDaddy
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-
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-
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2
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4
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-
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7
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-
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-
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6
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-
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|
7
|
- | Check price |
Cuisinart CDF-100
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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4
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6
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8
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+1 | $180 |
De'Longhi Livenza Easy Clean
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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4
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-
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2
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-
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|
9
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+1 | $45 |
Hamilton Beach Pro Cool
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4
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
10
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-2 | $59 |
Secura Triple Basket
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2
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
11
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- | $55 |
Presto GranPappy
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-
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3
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12
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+2 | $210 |
All-Clad Easy Clean Pro
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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4
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13
|
+2 | Check price |
MasterBuilt Butterball
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-
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4
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
14
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+2 | Check price |
De'Longhi Roto
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
15
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+2 | $110 |
Char-Broil The Big Easy
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-
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-
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7
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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We ranked T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean #1 in April 2024 because:
- 8 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean as #1.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for large servings
Fast
Cooks high-quality restaurant-style fried food
Great design
Adjustable temperature
Smart oil filtration system
Easy to clean dishwasher safe
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Basket could be deeper
Oil container can leak when overfilled
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BestReviews
Best of the Best
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Some parts are dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleaning. Designed with a patented oil filtration system that is efficient and cost-effective. Two-position basket makes it easy to transfer food and access the oil.
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Its basket may be difficult to clean due to batter potentially sticking to the mesh wiring.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Deep Fryer with Oil Filtration
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Includes an oil filtration system
Can store oil right in unit
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Some wet foods could stick to the basket.
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RealHomes
Best large deep fryer: T-Fal's EZ Clean has a lot of smart features
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Oil filtration to keep things clean
Viewing panel
Complete temperature control
Dishwasher-safe parts
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Limited cooking depth
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Reviewed
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Holds a lot of food
System for draining oil
Parts are dishwasher safe
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Inaccurate temperatures
No timer
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We ranked Breville BDF500 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Breville BDF500 as #1.
The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Fast heating
Innovative safety features
Almost entirely dishwasher safe
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Fairly expensive
Dial control and cooking presets are a bit complicated
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Food & Wine
Best Overall
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This machine heats fast, setup is easy, and its cooking presets are very useful.
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It cooked frozen French fries somewhat unevenly, and the manual timer is unintuitive.
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Good Housekeeping
Easiest to use deep fryer
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Includes pre-programmed settings
Digital control panel
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Some uneven cooking from front to back of basket
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Reviewed
Best Overall / Editors' Choice
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Excellent at frying
Automatic settings
Accurate temperatures
LCD Screen
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Ready beeps are hard to hear
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend deep fryers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of deep fryers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
The Eat Down
TheManual
Morning Chores
BestReviews
The Spruce Eats
Your Best Digs
Food & Wine
Good Housekeeping
RealHomes
Reviewed
We ranked Cuisinart CDF-200P1 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Cuisinart CDF-200P1 as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Deep Fryer
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Lightweight, but sturdy
Dishwasher safe parts
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No filtration system
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RealHomes
Best deep fryer: the perfect choice for most families
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Reasonably priced
Oil container has a pouring spout
Cool-touch handle
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Small homes don't need something this big
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Reviewed
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Holds a lot of food
Excellent at frying
Accurate temperatures
Parts are dishwasher safe
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No special features
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We ranked Hamilton Triple Basket #4 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
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This machine delivered top-notch results at a bottom-level price.
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It was slow to recover heat after adding food, especially at low temperature.
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Good Housekeeping
Best Multi-Basket Deep Fryer
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Large capacity
Includes multiple baskets
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Large footprint
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Reviewed
Best Value / Editors' Choice
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Holds a lot of food
Excellent at frying
Accurate temperatures
Parts are dishwasher safe
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Long preheat times
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We ranked Presto FryDaddy #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value Deep Fryer
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Compact
Easy to use
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Only one temperature setting and lid is for storage of cooled oil only
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RealHomes
Best deep fryer for value: a top fryer for under $50
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Budget-friendly
Snap-on lid to prevent spills
Nonstick
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Not a huge capacity
Only one temperature
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Reviewed
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Easy to use
Includes storage lid
Space-saving
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No temperature control
Doesn't hold a lot of food
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We ranked Presto 05442 CoolDaddy #6 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for a small family of up to 6 people
Large drainable basket
Locking lid and lowering handle
“Cool touch” exterior
Excellent fryer
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Not suitable for large servings
No timer
Not dishwasher safe
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BestReviews
Feature-Packed
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Comes with multiple features for easy handling, including an adjustable thermostat, an indicator light, and a locking cover designed to prevent spills and reduce odors.
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Slightly less power and room than other models.
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RealHomes
Best deep fryer for safety: this cool touch fryer will keep you safe
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Adjustable thermostat
Odor filter
Safety handle prevents splattering
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Small viewing window
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We ranked Cuisinart CDF-100 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for 2 people
Compact
Fast
Cooks authentic fried food
Easy to clean
Three year limited warranty
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Not ideal for large servings
Food is not always very crispy
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Good Housekeeping
Best Compact Deep Fryer
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Excellent results in Lab tests
Easy to store
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Slow to preheat
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RealHomes
Best small deep fryer: for two-person households
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Super compact
Lights indicate when temperature is ready
Charcoal odor-eliminating filter
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No oil draining function
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Reviewed
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Easy to read fill lines
nonstick interior
Includes charcoal filter
Parts are dishwasher safe
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Inaccurate temperatures
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We ranked De'Longhi Livenza Easy Clean #8 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best for Frequent Use
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Easy setup and cleanup
Frying oil life indicator
Spigot to drain and filter oil
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Expensive
Heats slowly
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Food & Wine
Best Easy-Cleanup
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An integrated oil spout and fully dishwasher-safe parts allow you to set up and clean up quickly.
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It takes a long time to heat up and performed especially poorly with potato chips.
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RealHomes
Best deep fryer for easy cleaning: dishwasher-safe parts make it quick to clean
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Quick and easy cleanup
Safe drain system
Most parts are dishwasher-safe
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Large and expensive
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We ranked Hamilton Beach Pro Cool #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Hamilton Beach Pro Cool as #1.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for 2 people
Cooks great-tasting fried food
Cool-touch exterior
Food can be immersed with the lid closed
Easy to clean
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Not ideal for a large family
No timer
No oil filtration system
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We ranked Secura Triple Basket #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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Reliable performance
Inexpensive
Easy to clean
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Top of heating element is exposed
Left potato chips and french fries oily
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We ranked Presto GranPappy #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
BestReviews
Best Bang for the Buck
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Compact. Heats quickly. Inexpensive deep fryer with no bells and whistles. Excels at keeping oil at the optimal temperature for thorough, even frying. Comes with a convenient slotted scoop to easily retrieve food.
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No cooking lid (although there is a storage lid). Only one temperature, which is too hot for some foods.
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We ranked All-Clad Easy Clean Pro #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Splurge
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An automatic oil-filtration system makes this beginner-friendly fryer a breeze to clean up.
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It's expensive, especially given its small capacity.
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Reviewed
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Large capacity
Excellent at frying
System for draining oil easily
Parts are dishwasher safe
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Manual isn't thorough
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We ranked MasterBuilt Butterball #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Morning Chores
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Solid construction
Ideal for turkeys up to 16lbs
Cooks perfectly crispy, moist and tasty turkey
Fast
Distributes heat evenly
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Bulky
Hard to clean in a small sink
Electrical cord is too short
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We ranked De'Longhi Roto #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for small servings
Uses less oil
Even cooking due to the rotating basket
Heats up quickly
Adjustable thermostat
Digital control
Ideal for chip, fish, and chicken
Good frying results
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Not ideal for large servings
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We ranked Char-Broil The Big Easy #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best deep fryers” rankings.
Morning Chores
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Ideal for a large family
Oil-free cooking
Cooks great tasting crispy and moist turkey
Cooks a wide range of food
Excellent cooking results
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Does not maintain heat as well in extreme weather
Aligning the screws during assembly can be difficult
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The Spruce Eats
Best Oil-Less
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Large capacity
Multifunctional
Uses no oil
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Difficult to set up
Unit gets very hot
Uneven cooking
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