Pros: The best models turn out tasty well-cooked food using a much smaller quantity of oil and can be used for other cooking jobs, such as baking cakes. Select a suitable temperature for your ingredients and set the 30-minute mechanical timer to achieve accurate results every time We tested how long the deep-fat fryers took to get to 170°C as this is a normal temperature used for cooking from frozen.

The easiest-to-use deep-fat fryers had clearly labelled controls, which were well-placed and moved smoothly. Please note under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, we are only allowed to sell knives to persons aged 18 and over. Proof of age will be requested by the courier. Pros: Not too expensive. The best deep-fat fryers will produce authentic-tasting fried treats, from fish and chips to sweet treats such as doughnuts. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service, and we're committed to ensuring that your experience with our brand is a positive one. So, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us.Whether you choose a deep-fat fryer or an air fryer is likely to come down to what's most important to you – getting the authentic deep-fried crispy coating on your food, or enjoying fried treats with less fat. Lifting system with folding handle lets you lift the frying basket out of the oil without removing the lid for safer handling, while the large viewing window allows you to safely monitor food as it cooks with the lid kept closed Oil is never easy to shift. Some deep-fat fryers make it easier by incorporating removable dishwasher-safe baskets, lids or oil tanks that you can wash by hand in warm, soapy water. Your deep-fat fryer's instruction manual will recommend which oils are suitable for your specific fryer, but these usually include vegetable, sunflower, sesame, groundnut, corn, soy, hazelnut and rapeseed oil. Often quite basic-looking machines with a large basin for the oil and a wire basket to hold the food. The oil is heated up and food is cooked by being submerged in the hot oil. The fryer keeps the oil at the correct temperature until the food is cooked.

We got through many bags of chips testing the most popular deep-fat fryers sold at Lakeland, John Lewis, Argos, Currys and more. The deep-fat fryer brands we've tested include Tefal, Russell Hobbs and Tower. We timed how long each deep-fat fryer took to get from 0°C to 170°C (the standard temperature for frying from frozen). Deep-fat fryers with non-removable bowls will have to be cleaned at the sink with soapy water. Always refer to the instruction manuals for guidance, and ensure the cable and plug are kept well away from the sink. Thanks to its non-slip feet this deep fat fryer stays still and secure on your countertop for a safe cooking environmentLifting system with folding handle lets you lift the frying basket out of the oil without opening the lid for safer handling Air fryers use a small amount of oil, and hot air, to cook food. They first appeared around 10 years ago, with the launch of the Tefal Actifry, and are a popular alternative to deep-fat fryers. Tower is an iconic British brand boasting over 100 years of quality in manufacturing and design excellence. Tower is the UK's fastest growing SDA & Housewares brand loved by millions of households.