Let’s be honest, deep fried food isn’t something you want to be consuming on a regular basis. The act of frying might make your food super tasty but all that fat is best kept for treat time.
Saying that, if you’re cooking chips or Southern fried chicken you’ll get a much better outcome in a deep fryer than on your stove top in a pan. Immersing the food in oil is one thing but deep fat fryers keep the temperature steady which helps your food cook more evenly.
The result: crispy on the outside, tender in the middle.
Deep frying is a simple way to cook but just be sure to have some metal tongs handy and keep some kitchen paper close by to absorb some of the excess grease.
Here are some of the best home deep fryers on the market.
Target 3.5L Deep Fryer
Perfect for families and priced well at just $29, Target’s 3.5L Deep Fryer cooks hot chips in under 10 minutes.
Truckette says: “Having my grandchildren around to our house we need a small deep fryer that was quick and easy and this product is the best! Takes only 7 mins to serve up fresh homemade chips which the children loved. Would recommend highly.”
RRP $29
Kambrook Stainless 4L Deep Fryer
If you like deep fried food, another cheap option is the Kambrook Stainless 4L Deep Fryer. Available at Big W, it reaches temperatures close to 200ºC.
As the name suggests, it holds 4L of oil and the removable basket makes it easy to clean.
RRP $79
Kmart 1.5L Deep Fryer
As kitchen appliances go, a deep fryer comes in handy. If you live alone or rarely cook fried foods, Kmart’s 1.5L Deep Fryer might be all you need.
Deep fryer reviews for this small appliance have reached a 4.5 star rating on Kmart’s website. All you need to do is choose your colour. Available in silver or black.
Jade T says, “Works wonderfully, perfect for frying chips, spring rolls, dim sims, small fish portions and donuts/churros.”
RRP $20
Sunbeam Deep Fryer DF6300
Designed like a commercial fryer, the Sunbeam DF6300 Deep Fryer keeps the oil at a steady temperature making for evenly browned chips and chicken wings.
Possibly one of the best deep fryers in Australia, it gets a 5-star review from Target customers.
Dan89 says, “I bought this Fryer a few weeks ago & have used it a few times. I can confirm this fryer is value for money. I have used many deep fryers in the past from no name cheap to some of the more high end fryers. I find this one beats them all.”
RRP $99
Tefal Oleoclean Deep Fryer with Digital Timer
With a transparent lid and digital timer, the Tefal Oleoclean has more features than some of the other deep fryers. But is it better quality? Harvey Norman customers give it mixed reviews.
Mands123 says, “I bought this item 2 weeks ago and used it straight away but the timer alarm is very low you can’t hear it.”
Gonna loves the removable tray and says, “Great fryer, removable container great. No problems with it, just have to practice to get the cooking temperature right.”
RRP $149
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