Chefman 4.5 Liter Deep Fryer w/Basket Strainer, XL Jumbo Size, Adjustable Temperature & Timer, Perfect for Fried Chicken, Shrimp, French Fries, Chips & More, Removable Oil-Container, Stainless Steel

Over the years I've tried several deep fryers here on Amazon and returned most of them. I have a T-Fal which is excellent that is a dedicated fryer just for French Fries in pure Tallow. However, I needed another, large fryer for breaded products. We season a lot of Okra or Zucchini, Mushrooms, Shrimp, Fish, and Chicken (see my review on the wonderful Breading Bowl) and this fryer is perfect. It holds a gallon of oil. The basket is wide and large so I can get all the pieces of a whole small chicken in it. Similarly, I can put at least 1 whole Zucchini in the basket which have been sliced into 1/8" rounds. This large size makes it much more faster and easier to fry anything. This fryer was designed here in America but made in China. And at least they got it right! The temperature is in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius and goes to 375. What is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT is that the temperature on the dial actually matches the temperature of the oil. I've used 2 different (calibrated) instant-read thermometers and this fryer puts the temperature exactly where it says. Another IMPORTANT thing to know about this fryer is that it not only heats up fast... it recovers quickly when products are placed into the oil. I use to own a Snack Food Manufacturing Company. I had huge fryers. The temperature recovery is the most important process in quality frying. Do NOT put in any fryer COLD items. Let your chicken, fish or vegetables come up to room temperature and bread them. Fry them at 350 to 365 (check your internal temperature with a thermometer for doneness) till golden. Just be aware that if you put in your food COLD, this will drop the temperature of any fryer and how fast it can recover is how good quality it is. If it recovers slowly your food is NOT being cooked at the temperature you set at the thermostat. In fact, it will take much longer to cook and may even be under cooked! Not only that, the food will absorb more oil and be greasy. For the price, this Fryer is excellent. Its large, good looking, easy to use, works as it should, and easy to clean. Let your oil cool off for a couple of hours then strain your oil through a funnel lined with a filter or cheesecloth back into its bottle. We purchase the 1 gallon bottles of Peanut Oil here on Amazon for many years. Peanut oil has a high smoking point and is excellent for frying breaded products and fries. Don't let your oil (or Tallow) sit in the fryer. Oxygen can make it rancid. Especially the fried breading which falls to the bottom will also deteriorate the oil. The fryer is easy to clean. Just use hot soapy water on the oil container and GENTLY clean the heating element. Never get the controls wet. I highly recommend this fryer for home use. The price was good and shipping was fast. It's designed in the USA.

I've been very happy with this Chefman 4.5L Deep Fryer. It heats up quickly, maintains temperature well, and makes crispy fries, chicken, and other fried foods with excellent results. The large 4.5-liter capacity is perfect for family meals, and the basket is spacious enough to cook a good amount of food at once. I also like the adjustable temperature control and timer, which make cooking easy and consistent. The stainless-steel design looks nice on the countertop, and the removable oil container makes cleanup much easier than I expected. For the price, this fryer offers great value and performs just as well as more expensive models I've used. If you're looking for a reliable deep fryer that is simple to use and delivers restaurant-style results at home, I would definitely recommend this Chefman model. Pros: Heats up fast Large capacity Crispy, even cooking Easy temperature and timer controls Relatively easy to clean Excellent value for the money A great purchase overall!

I am very satisfied with this product. The quality exceeded my expectations, and it is clearly well-made. It arrived in perfect condition, was easy to use, and lived up exactly to its promises. It offers excellent value for money, and I would definitely buy it again. I recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality product.

I have only used this once to fry breaded fish. Worked great. Only once did I not look at the timer and it timed out and turned off. it took me awhile to understand why the fish were taking so long. duh. As one who had a pot of hot oil blow on me when making french fries decades ago and never since, I appreciate the breakaway cord to keep little ones safe. Simple to use, easy to clean. A drain would have been nice, but not necessary. a funnel worked just fine.

This deep fryer is easy to use and heats up quickly. The basket is a good size for family meals, and the food comes out crispy and evenly cooked. It’s easy to clean after use, and the quality feels solid. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase and would recommend it.

I’ve gone through a few home fryers and this Chefman 4.5 Liter is easily the best because the XL Jumbo size is no joke and allows me to fry enough wings for the whole family in one go rather than doing three separate batches. It heats up incredibly fast thanks to the powerful 1700 Watt heating element and the adjustable temperature dial is actually accurate which is rare for this price point. The removable oil container makes cleanup much less of a headache and I love how the stainless steel design looks on my counter. You can reach temperatures up to 375°F effortlessly which makes for the crunchiest fries ever. If you have the counter space it is a must have for any home cook.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 ​Let me start by saying that buying the Chefman 4.5-Liter Deep Fryer was a logistical and spiritual turning point in my household. If you are looking to mildly concern your family members while achieving culinary enlightenment, this is the appliance for you. ​Here is my honest breakdown of life with the Beast of the Countertop: ​The Capacity (The "Are We Feeding an Army?" Phase) ​At 4.5 liters, this thing doesn't just fry food; it hosts a small community of frozen appetizers and gives them the hot tub experience of their lives. You can drop an entire bag of fries, a small mountain of chicken wings, and probably a whole shoe in there, and they would all come out perfectly golden and delicious. I’m pretty sure it has more internal volume than my first apartment. ​The Speed (Instant Gratification) ​The heating element in this thing does not mess around. It gets oil up to temperature faster than I can form a logical reason as to why I need deep-fried Oreos at 11:30 PM on a Tuesday. The XL viewing window is also a fantastic touch. It allowed my family to stand around, illuminated by the amber glow of boiling oil, watching mozzarella sticks fulfill their destiny like it was a high-stakes reality TV show. ​The Basket Strainer (The Slinger of Grease) ​The basket and strainer setup is wonderfully sturdy. It gives you that satisfying, professional "clank-clank" hook maneuver on the edge of the fryer so you can let the grease drain. Of course, that didn't stop me from shaking it with way too much enthusiasm and sending a rogue droplet of 375°F oil directly onto my forearm, reminding me that I am alive. 10/10 for the rush. ​The Clean-Up (The Betrayal) ​Look, everything that goes into the fryer is a 10 out of 10. The process of cleaning up 4.5 liters of used oil afterwards? That is a journey into the dark night of the soul. You will find yourself staring at a giant vat of liquid fat, wondering which container in your house is sacrificial enough to hold it, and pondering your life choices. Thankfully, the parts are removable and relatively easy to wipe down, but you will smell like a high-end carnival concession stand for a solid 24 hours. ​The Verdict ​My skin is broken out, my house smells like a state fair, and I have successfully fried things that God never intended to be submerged in oil. This fryer is magnificent, terrifying, and the best bad influence in my kitchen. ​Pros: Feeds a crowd, heats up like a rocket, makes everything taste like heaven. Cons: Will absolutely ruin your beach-body plans. Buy it anyway.

Work great and is perfect for the amount that I cook

Nice and big good size for a family .

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La utilizó para freír boneless y papas y me encanta los boneless en 3 min están y las papas en 5 calienta súper rapido

As a home baker, It’s about to be lit with my small business! Quite spacious and easy to use. Temperature is accurate as well👌 Best buy! 📌