Fryers

I just found out about air fryers, and it seems to be a gadget in search of a use. A quick search of Amazon reveals all kinds of fryers and now a slew of cook books about them from celebrity chefs ...

Anyone have any experience with these? Are they worth it? What is the difference between the different models. Most seem to hold 1kg but prices range from $100 to $270 (Canadian). Costco has th...

I've been thinking about getting an 8 QT Instant Pot. (I have the 6 QT.) I've also been thinking about getting an air fryer. I see the Instant Pot Duo Crisp is both a pressure cooker and an air ...

Hello everybody, This is my first post here :) I have a table top pasta/noodle boiler that I don't have much use for it and I need a deep fryer. I was wondering if I could use my boiler as a...

So, I spent hours reading reviews, comparing prices, etc., to get the "right" deep fryer. I have been frying in a pot with oil and thermometer, and my biggest complaint with that was mess. I bought...

by Allenkii 3 years ago

I am considering buying an air fryer. I have very specific questions / requirements and maybe one of you can help me find exactly what i want? I am hoping for: 1. large capacity 2. NO infrared ...

My deep fryer died this morning. This is my third or fourth. I don't fry a lot, but I like the control of the fryer appliance. I have an old one-temp slow cooker that is solid, but would kind of li...

by ccbweb 6 years ago

I searched through the board but didn't see any suggestions covering this. Does anyone have a storage container to recommend, preferably with a strainer of some kind, into which one can pour used f...

I'm eyeing this little guy: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/philips-viva-digital-air-fryer/?cm_src=AutoRel2 Has anybody tried it? I'd love some Chowhound's first hand experience reports....

by ladooShoppe 8 years ago

My husband has been bugging me for years to "let" him buy a deep fryer. I bought a new dishwasher over the weekend so now he is half-joking trying to guilt me into buying a deep fryer. Aside from F...

Hi all- I just got a new deep fryer, and I want to have a dinner party with a fried menu - any ideas? Looking for stuff that isn't too complicated but still delicious and interesting :) Tia!

I can make a killer fried chicken for my family of four in my heavy-bottomed dutch oven, but this weekend, I'm making it for 15 people, and am wondering if I should break down and buy a fryer to he...

by Sid Post 4 years ago

I have been thinking about adding a small (~3L with shorter sides) pressure cooker to my daily rotation. I have a ~4.5L model but, it is relatively narrow and tall and I am finding scooping things...

I really want to try both of these pieces of equipment but can't decide which to buy first, and I am overwhelmed by all the choices of brands! I am leaning towards a deep fryer because I don't ea...

I bought this Tatung induction hot plate & covered pan combo awhile back from Newegg when it was on sale. It sat unopened in the box until last evening when I wanted to try a new recipe for Mochiko...

I don't see it on their website anymore, but you can find it on Amazon fulfilled by Sur La Table, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063RWXO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CTRU...

Hi All, I am looking to buy my firehouse a Commercial deep fryer but I don't no what fryer to get. It needs to be freestanding and gas. I am looking to spend anywhere from $600-$1000. We are usu...

Hi, can anyone suggest what the best sauté pan might be that can double as a deep fryer? I know people recommend the Lodge cast iron for deep frying, and also a standard wok. But space in my kitche...

by thew 10 years ago

i have an old(ish) DeLonghi deep fryer, which works fine, but i pretty much never use. Why? because there is no easy way to drain the oil. So i'm thinking about retiring it to the country house and...