Can this be used to pressure fry chicken?

Yes you can. Magefesa actually used to recommend this for pressure frying and included a recipe for pressure fried chicken with the instruction manual. Silicone gasket will NOT melt. They more than likely do not recommend pressure frying anymore because people don’t pay attention and you must not be distracted by cell phone etc when using. Like others have said. Use common sense and don’t take advise from those who have never done it. I have well over a thousand times. I have the 6 and the 8 quart. I love my 6 quart for 4 pieces (2 people) and 8 quart for 6 pieces. Best of luck this is a superior product. All magefesa products are fine quality.

How do you get a seal on this thing? No matter how tight I tighten it, it leaks steam from the sides

You have to turn the triangle shaped handle on top as hard as you can. It has to be very tight or it leaks. Also, there should be a clear rubber gasket in the lid. All the steam should shoot out of the pressure valve. It took us a few tries before we got the hang of it.

How do you know when the cooker has come up to pressure?

Good morning, As soon as you see steam coming from your pressure cooker, that is the when you know that the pressure cooker has built presurre, and is ready. When you see steam coming, you put the fire down, that will keep the liquid inside and your food tasty. If you keep the fire up after steam is coming, the liquid will evaporate and wont cook you meal properly. Best regards. Magefesa team.

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⚡ Cook Fast, Live Large: The Ultimate Pressure Cooker for Power Kitchens

NO ASSEMBLY NEEDED - Ready to use straight out of the box—convenience meets performance.
COMPACT YET SPACIOUS - Optimized dimensions fit modern kitchens while maximizing cooking volume.
MASSIVE 12 QUART CAPACITY - Cook large meals effortlessly for family or entertaining guests.
RAPID PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY - Cut cooking times dramatically without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL BUILD - Sleek, durable, and dishwasher safe for easy maintenance and lasting shine.

The Magefesa 12 Quart Star R Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker combines a large 12-quart capacity with high-speed pressure cooking technology. Crafted from durable stainless steel, it offers a sleek metallic finish and is dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning. Weighing just over 5 kg and requiring no assembly, it’s designed for busy professionals who demand efficiency and style in their kitchen.

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Color	Silver
Manufacturer	Magefesa
Material	Stainless steel
Item Weight	5.44 kg
Finish Types	Metallic
Is Dishwasher Safe	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Product Dimensions	36.83 x 32.39 x 29.85 cm; 5.44 kg
Package Weight	5.47 Kilograms
Batteries Required	No
Batteries Included	No

Magefesa 12 quart Star R Stainless Steel Fast Pressure Cooker, Large, Silver by Magefesa

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