Presto 05442 CoolDaddy Cool-touch Deep Fryer - Black

Deep frying might not be the healthiest thing, but boy, if done right, it is soooo good! I usually cook fried parsley tacos - which by the way sounds weird but tastes fantastically. The issue with Parsley is that it holds a lot of water, and when fried, due to that it makes a hot oil mess. I need a safe fryer that allows me to close the lid and then lower the frying tray. That's the only way in which it protects me from burns and avoids a mess. The fryer must also have a good steam release system to avoid another bad experience and even bad burns. Finally, you need to make sure the temperature is always right, since it's just a matter of a few seconds at the right temperature for the perfect frying level. If the oil is colder, your parsley might take longer or be undercooked and chewy. If the oil is hotter, your parsley will turn brown and bitter. This fryer has it all for me - a good steam release system, the ability to lower the pan once the lid is shut, a temperature dial, and a temperature indicator. It is the perfect fryer for me. It is easy to clean, as the oil container can be detached and cleaned / washed outside. The cable is magnetic, so it allows for a safer operation as well. The quality of this fryer is great, it looks good, and it is easy to use. Love it!

I used this fryer for the first time for French fries. Followed the instructions about adhering to the fill line for oil (we used Mazola), cut up enough fries to half fill the basket as instructed (which was plenty for two people), waited for the oil to heat to max temp of 375 degrees (even so I always stick a fry in the oil when I think it's about hot enough and if it sizzles like it's supposed to, then I put the basket in the oil). The oil did not "cool down" like a couple of the other reviewers stated after placing the basket in the hot oil. It sizzled just like the restaurants do when a basket is dropped in hot oil and the fries were ready in about half the time of my old deep fryer (that has no lid) about in 12 - 14 minutes. Make sure to drain the fries when done and put in a shallow dish with paper towel to soak up any excess oil - salt to taste. I like the large viewing window but really, because the fries were under the sizzling oil, I couldn't tell their brownness without lifting the lid and raising the basket out of the oil a bit to see the fries. I would suggest due to the high performance of the "spring action" on the lid, when releasing the lid button, ensure you have a finger over the lid to slow its snap up, preventing it from snapping back too fast and possibly causing breakage at some point at the base connection (the housing is all plastic after all). Over all, I would give this fryer 5 points. Great performance - the fries were perfect - easy clean up and storage. You can't expect more than that.

This is my 2nd of the SAME fryer. My husband made me return my first one to get a double fryer but I only use that one for parties. I wanted a smaller fryer since I don't eat that much fried food but its nice to fry things here or there for my kids. So I bought it back! I love & use this way more than my double fryer. Pros: 1. easy to operate. turn to the temperature you want and the light will go off when it reaches the desired temp. 2. easy to clean up 3. I love the handle, just push and drop down. you don't even need to open the lid to drain the food. 4. filter works great 5. Handy little chart to tell you what temperature to set at. But I fry at lower temperatures so my food doesn't burn. 6. It uses 1/3 less oil than my double fryer! Cons: 1. size if you want to fry up a storm. Go buy a double fryer if you want to fry that much. 2. the basket material is thin and flimsy. 3. If you fill the oil to the max line, the basket actually touches to oil so it won't drain your food properly. 4. Cord is a little short. 5. It does stem up quite a bit 5. The lid flaps open hard if you just press the button. You will need to have the other hand on top to prevent that. I am not sure why some reviewers says the temperature isn't hot enough. I fried perfect Tempuras, Katsu chicken, Chicken drumsticks all at 340. At 375 I actually burned some chicken drummies w/o cooking it all the way through. Overall it's my perfect little fryer!

Omg, we finally found this CoolDaddy Deep Fryer. People when I tell you it's the best fryer out there. For the price it's better than all the high price fryers I've purchased in the past. My daughter had one year's ago and when she saw it on Amazon she called me and my other daughter and we all bought one. Seriously tho, if you're looking for a fryer that cooks like you would have done it on the stove, this is the one for you. I can't say enough about it. Save your money on those expensive onesThey have nothing on cool daddy

works as described. the mess is reduced by the design. but keep it clean, it will be easier to clean if you don't procrastinate like us

Compact and easy to store. Looks nice. Easy to clean because the fryer pot is removable. Makes very crispy fries. Some fryers do not get hot enough, but Cool Daddy does. Excellent fryer.

Fácil de usar, excelente producto

facile a utiliser. légère a transporter. un gros plus pour moi. Sécuritaire. fait des bonnes frites en peu de temps. bien plus légère que ma vieille T-Fal que j'ai jetée après 14 ans. ne devient pas chaude et brulante au toucher. J'adore. prix raisonnable. comme ma vie est simple depuis que j'ai acheté cette friteuse. légere, pas chaude au toucher, n'éclabousse pas. Le meilleur achat de ma vie.

superbe friteuse apres un an :) on se relance facile a utilisé et pas défectueuse

Very comfortable to use and easy clean up