Experts recommend Presto FryDaddy more than Presto GranPappy
As of 3 Apr 2024, experts prefer Presto FryDaddy over Presto GranPappy, but both Deep Fryers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Presto FryDaddy received 4 recommendations: from Your Best Digs (14 May 2021), Good Housekeeping (25 Oct 2023) RealHomes (18 Nov 2021) and 1 other. By contrast, Presto GranPappy received only 2 recommendations from TheManual (5 Apr 2021) and BestReviews (1 Apr 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Deep Fryer | The Eat Down  | TheManual  | Morning Chores  | BestReviews  | The Spruce Eats  | Your Best Digs  | Food & Wine  | Good Housekeeping  | RealHomes  | Reviewed  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $38 |  Presto FryDaddy The Presto FryDaddy Deep Fryer is a compact and reliable home deep fryer that heats up quickly, has a nonstick coating for easy cleaning, and is suitable for small-scale frying needs. | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 11 | - | $55 |  Presto GranPappy | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Apr 2021 TheManual ranked Presto GranPappy as #3
Rank Deep Fryer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Presto GranPappy Best Value... ... ... Source: www.themanual.com - On 1 Apr 2024 BestReviews ranked Presto GranPappy as #2
Rank Deep Fryer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Presto GranPappy Best Bang for the Buck... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 14 May 2021 Your Best Digs ranked Presto FryDaddy as #3
Rank Deep Fryer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Presto FryDaddy Budget pick... ... ... Source: www.yourbestdigs.com - On 25 Oct 2023 Good Housekeeping ranked Presto FryDaddy as #2
Rank Deep Fryer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Presto FryDaddy Best Value Deep Fryer... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 18 Nov 2021 RealHomes ranked Presto FryDaddy as #3
Rank Deep Fryer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Presto FryDaddy Best deep fryer for value: a top fryer for under $50... ... ... Source: www.realhomes.com - On 6 Nov 2023 Reviewed ranked Presto FryDaddy as #8
Rank Deep Fryer ... ... #8 out of 8 Presto FryDaddy Source: www.reviewed.com
After counting and adding up the 61 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Presto FryDaddy outranks Presto GranPappy. This is not to say that Presto GranPappy is a bad option. Like Presto FryDaddy, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Presto GranPappy 
Presto FryDaddy Customers like Presto GranPappy somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Presto FryDaddy
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Presto GranPappy, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Presto FryDaddy.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling deep fryer receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Both Presto GranPappy and Presto FryDaddy receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Presto GranPappy |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Presto FryDaddy |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Deep Fryer |
In comparison:
Hamilton Beach Pro Cool ranks #22 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Presto FryDaddy is more popular than Presto GranPappy
It's fairly safe to say that Presto FryDaddy is a more popular deep fryer than Presto GranPappy, based on its 20,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Presto GranPappy and FryDaddy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Secura Triple Basket | $60 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Hamilton Beach Pro Cool | $60 |
In comparison:
Hamilton Beach Pro Cool ranks #22 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Presto FryDaddy | $38 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | Presto 05442 CoolDaddy | $60 |
In comparison:
Presto 05442 CoolDaddy ranks #30 out of 42. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.2 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Deep Fryer | The Eat Down | TheManual | Morning Chores | BestReviews | The Spruce Eats |
Your Best Digs | Food & Wine | Good Housekeeping | RealHomes | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $104 |  T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean The T-Fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer is a highly recommended product by experts due to its high build quality, efficient heating capabilities, precise temperature control, easy cleaning process, and safety features. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | - | $180 |  Breville BDF500 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $86 |  Cuisinart CDF-200P1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | - | $80 |  Hamilton Triple Basket | - | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by TopTenReviews | 90 |
| Average score based on 2 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by lovedeepfriedturkey.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Makes six servings of french fries with just six cups of oil
- Maintains proper frying temperature automatically
- Fries crispy chicken, shrimp, onion rings and more
- Ceramic nonstick surface—PFAS free
- Handy scoop lifts, drains, and serves
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- Makes four servings of french fries with just four cups of oil
- Maintains proper frying temperature automatically
- Fries crispy shrimp, chicken, onion rings and more
- Handy scoop lifts, drains, and serves
- Quick preheat time and oil temperature recovery
- Read more
Presto GranPappy is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling deep fryers and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Chefman 2.1 qt. Analog Air Fryer or Presto Kitchen Kettle .
Presto GranPappy is $49.43 less expensive than an average deep fryer ($104.42).
Presto FryDaddy is a top selling and one of the most affordable options. It's a #1 bestseller in deep fryers category and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Presto 05470 or Ovente FDM2201BR .
Presto FryDaddy is $66.78 less expensive than an average deep fryer ($104.42).
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