Best Easy to Use: T-fal Deep Fryer with Basket

Why get a deep fryer with oil filtration? The ability to filter the oil makes the unit easier to clean—and you can reuse the residual filtered oil (three or four times), which is a big cost savings. 

If you cook a lot at home, a deep fryer with oil filtration may be worth the investment. This model by T-fal is a reader favorite—and after doing a deep dive into researching this topic, comparing several models in different price points, we agree: this one is a winner. Here’s why:

What We Liked

• Easy to use—the two-position basket is nicely designed.

• Great for home use, but also commercial (if you don’t want to invest in a full commercial deep fryer).

• Easy to clean. Yes, you can put the parts in a dishwasher (except the heating element).

• Oil filter system works well.

• Easy to disassemble for cleaning.

• Adjustable temperature.

• Handles stay cool to the touch.

What Needs Work

• Short power cord.

• Lid is handy, but doesn’t keep odors from escaping. Yes, there is an odor filter, but in reality it doesn’t filter that much.

Best Budget Friendly: Kalorik Modern Multifunctional Digital Deep Fryer with Oil Filtration

No, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a deep fryer with an oil filtering feature—this model by Kalorik is well-made and hits all the right notes, yet is priced to be easier on the wallet. 

What We Liked

• Good capacity. Yes, it is bit smaller than the first pick in this article (3.2 liters for the Kalorik versus 3.5 for the T-fal), but still quite functional.

• Easy to use.

• Easy to clean.

• Maintains temperature as long as timer is on.

• Digital controls are easy to read and use.

• Affordable.

• Indicator light comes on when oil is cool enough to start filtration process.

What Needs Work

• Lid can pop off the oil reservoir too easily, making a mess.

Best Tried & True Brand: All-Clad EJ814051 3.5 L Easy Clean Pro Stainless Steel Deep Fryer

If you prefer to invest in a name brand deep fryer, our pick ix this model by All-Clad. Yes, that is the brand best known for its pots and pans—but according to our reader feedback, they also make a decent deep fryer. We poured over more research to confirm this as well. Here’s why we like this model:

What We Liked

• Holds the temperature well. This is a problem with cheaper deep fryers that can’t hold the oil at a constant temperature—that can make the results suboptimal.

• Easy to clean.

• Heats up quickly.

• Dishwasher-safe cooking basket.

• Good 3.5 liter capacity.

• Adjustable thermostat to 375 degrees.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

• Short power cord.

• Instructions could be better.

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