THE BEST AIR FRYERS OF 2019

You cannot beat the taste of home-cooked fries. It doesn’t matter how many fast-food places you have tried, the best, crispiest fries are the ones baked at home.

The Oven-baked fries might well be the healthier option, but when you invest in a decent deep fryer, you will soon learn how the tricks for healthier fried food. However, there are those occasions when a deep-fried treat is all that is needed to make the world seem a better place

Take a look through our best deep fryer reviews to help you make the most informed buying decision.

1. T-Fal Deep Fryer with Basket – Editor’s Choice

Let us begin our deep fryer reviews with T-Fal, a tried and trusted brand. It is powered by a 1700-watt motor and it has 2.6-pounds capacity. It is made from stainless steel and the exterior has a brushed effect.

This machine is the stuff of dreams for the home cook; it can be stripped down and everything other than the heating element and power cord can be thrown in the dishwasher.

It is a powerful fryer with a large basket, the ideal size to feed a hungry family.

The basket has 2 positions for the handles, the first is to balance it over the fryer to let any oil drips drain away; the second is to comfortably grip and transfer it.

We love the patented oil filtration system. Once cooking is completed, the user sets the dial to Automatic Filtration and the inbuilt filter will clean all of the used oil and store it in a reservoir. All of the remaining oil and debris can be removed and the oil bin is ready to wash.
The clean oil can be stored in the machine or removed and placed in a cabinet until it is next required.

This large machine would look at home in a professional kitchen and is also ideal for the home kitchen.

With its thermostat dial control, setting the perfect temperature is easy. Expect perfectly fried food with each use.

2. Cuisinart Deep Fryer – Editor’s Choice

If you’re looking for the best deep-fryer for home use, this may well be it.
It has a powerful 1800-watt motor and is capable of cooking 2.3-pounds of food. Sturdy stainless steel construction ensures it will last a long time and always look good.

With a small footprint it takes up little counter-space yet is deceptively large. The stainless steel basket can hold 2.3-pounds of chicken, French fries, or whatever you need to prepare.

There are 2-dials; one is a thermostat to precisely set cooking temperatures. The second is a timer that will alert you when cooking time is over.
The ready light tells you when the oil has reached the desired heat. When the first batch is ready, it will flash again when the exact temperature is reached to fry the second batch.

The filter in the lid is perfectly placed to trap the rising smoke and grease. Better still, it captures most of the smells and prevents them from escaping into the kitchen.

No-one wants their house smelling of fried fish, do they?
This is an ideal machine for use at home. It is simple to operate, looks good, and cleans easily.

3. Secura Electric Deep Fryer – Editor’s Choice

This Secura deep fryer is made from stainless steel and has high-density plastic trim. A 1700-watt motor supplies the power it and it can use anywhere between 2.5 and 4-litres of cooking oil, you choose.

Assembling this fryer is easy; there are no small, fiddly parts. From the box to frying takes a matter of minutes.

Dials control temperature and lights indicate when the optimal heat has been reached.
We love the timer, not only does it give out an audible ring when cooking is done, but it also shuts off the element to prevent overheating. That is a great safety feature.
Not with this machine. It cleverly uses 2-baskets alongside each other to enable the user to cook 2 different things at the same time. It also comes with 1 big basket for when you want to fry a large batch of ingredients.

The window in the lid is great for supervising what’s happening inside without actually having to lose any heat or flavour. This is where the carbon filter can be found; odours will have difficulty filtering through that. Secura has thoughtfully included a spare in the box.

Using the large basket alone could well make this the best fish deep fryer.

4. DeLonghi Dual Zone Deep Fryer – Editor’s Choice

This DeLonghi machine is the first in our deep fryer reviews to feature a digital display. Although the motor is slightly less powerful 1500-watts, it has a large 3-pound capacity.

Once temperature and timing are programmed a flashing light and beeping sound will alert you when cooking time is up.

It is designed so that a proportion of the oil remains below the element; this helps it to stay cleaner for longer and prevents any unnecessary burning.
The bowl, lid, and basket are then all safe to go into the dishwasher. This ensures that cleanup is virtually mess-free.

Another clever function is the oil cycle counter; this will tell you how many times the contained oil has been used. Each time you change the oil, simply press the reset button.

The lid has a permanent stainless steel filter. This saves money as there is no need for replacement filters. Also, it does an excellent job of staving off bad odours.

This is a nice size deep fryer that would look at home in all of the best kitchens.

5. Flexzion Double Basket Fryer – Editor’s Choice

This dual-basket fryer is ideal for commercial use but as long as you have sufficient storage space there is no reason why it can be used as a home deep fryer.

Each large basket has a huge 6-litre capacity and can work independently of the other. So it is possible to use them at the same time at 2 different temperatures, or, use just one basket as they have their own power supply.

The hanging rack is great for allowing any excess oil to drip away whilst keeping the food warm.

At the base of each oil tank, there are residue plates. These help to filter the gunk from the clean oil. The user can lift the bins out and funnel the reusable contents into a container leaving the debris behind to throw away.