KRUPS KJ502D51 Deep Fryer, Electric Deep Fryer, Stainless Steel Triple Basket Fryer, 4.5 Liter, Silver

I am big on health and wellness but also know an air fryer doesn’t come close to the crisp and cook of a deep fryer. I did much back and forth before committing to this purchase.Last year on a trip abroad we had top notch fish and chips. This is definitely not a heart healthy but oh so yummy dish. When we returned I wanted to have my husband (a chef) recreate the culinary experience.After many weeks of discussion on air versus deep fryers he convinced me that air may be healthier but you just cannot achieve the same cook. He has now made fish and chips a few times and I am all in!We use this in moderation due to the unhealthy nature of a deep fry but it is well worth the money. It is easy to clean (most is dish washer safe) and easy to drain and change the oil.My husband likes the temperature control and has no worries about splatter as it offers a great top and easily lower basket. I will express I am not happy about the content space that this unit takes up. That being said, my only job in the kitchen is dishes so I live with it.

First, using a deep fryer is 10x safer than deep frying food on the stovetop. After using a Dutch oven on the stove I realized that even one mistake could start a huge grease fire. After getting the Krups it was obvious I made a great decision. It is better than using the stove in every way imaginable from safety to quality of cooking and everything in between. So the reason I wrote this review was to give ideas on how to clean the baskets and store them. If you use a scrub brush or sponge on the basket to rid of sticking flour coating you get to pick the bristles and sponge debris out too. If you use a chainmail cleaner typically used to clean cast iron you get rid of the food, don't damage the basket, don't damage the chainmail and the dishwasher finishes the job. I use a Lodge chainmail cleaner and it is great on cast iron too. So the baskets don't quite fit in the unit but you can (almost) get the lid to close fully. Put the two small baskets open end up in the bottom, then put the handles across them with the pointed ends down, put the extension cord in, and then put the big basket open end down. The lid will almost completely close and it is easy to store everything.

Very happy with this fryer! I checked the temperature with a high quality thermometer and it was dead on (actually .4 degrees hotter) at 375F.Being from Buffalo, I like my wings nice and crispy and this fryer works perfectly!It has a large basket and I've placed about 18 wings in it. I do suggest that you fill it with oil to the very top of the maximum fill line though, if you are going to put a second layer of wings on top of the first.Fish fry, jalapeño poppers, etc, also, come out nice and crispy.As far as the presets and the timer goes, I find them kind of useless for my needs.No problem with the clean-up. It cleans the same way as any of this type of fryer does. Remove the cord and the heating element, pour out the oil and scrub(bar keepers friend, works great).Overall I really love this fryer!

I always used to shallow-fry in a cast iron skillet. I finally got myself a real deep fryer and use it in my makeshift outdoor kitchen (in Florida, outside under a screened lanai, in case you're wondering). This fryer works really well. It's larger than most, which is key so that I don't have to stand there frying as many small batches of stuff. It holds a a gallon (4.5L) of cooking oil and has both a full-width basket and two smaller half-width baskets, plus a nice cover with a handle to limit splattering.The oil heats up reasonably quickly, although I wish it heated up a bit faster and went up a little hotter. Once you put food in to fry, the oil temperature goes down of course, and it takes quite a while to come back up. The temperature control goes up to 375 F maximum, and the control knob is a little tricky. You have to turn it one tick (5 degrees per tick) at a time; you can't just dial it straight up to temperature.One issue is that the electrical cord is attached magnetically to the back of the fryer. If you have the unit positioned with the cord hanging down off the counter or something like that, the weight of the cord itself can pull the plug off its mount. You also have to be careful not to knock the cord out while you're moving around near the fryer - that of course is the reason for the magnetic attachment, as a safety feature.The frying baskets are key when you're doing things like fries or shrimp, but they limit the depth of the oil available for frying. Also, the handles on the fry baskets detach but really don't provide a firm attachment when you're using them.The fryer is reasonably easy to clean. Just let the oil cool completely, wash the baskets in warm soapy water, pour the oil oil, and wash the oil pan in warm soapy water. Lift the element off the stand and wipe it down with a soapy rag and maybe rinse it - but don't put the control unit under water. You can wipe down the stand and control unit with some cleaner on a paper towel.All in all, I'm really happy with this fryer. The large size is key, and it's easy to use and clean. We've been enjoying fries, onion rings, chicken, shrimp, fish, and hush puppies - next up with be churros and funnel cake. Enjoy!

I was turned between this fryer over t-fal FR 8000. I went with this model simply because of the nice design. It turned out be the right decision!This is by far the best fryer I purchased. I purchased other brands in the past and none was close to this particular one. Only had it for a few days, but already hooked. So far we made, fried chicken, fried pork chops, and fried bananas. Everything came out crispy,( unlike other brands). The oil heats up within few minutes to 376 degrees, making it so convenient to use. The design is nice and I love the digital timer and temperature controls. Quality and workmanship were greater than what I had expected. I also like how it's wide enough to accommodate more food each fry, which saves me a lot of time.I highly recommend this product!