The 8 Best Deep Fryers Of 2023

Cuisinart’s Digital Deep Fryer earned high marks during the Good Housekeeping Institute’s tests for its lightweight, sturdy, and dishwasher-safe parts. The team notes that the “oil container is easy to handle” and has a “pour spout for easy cleanup.” Plus, the wide shape and fry basket allow for a big cooking area to cook food evenly.

This device has a straightforward 60-minute timer and temperature dial that ranges between 175ºF and 375ºF. Large green and red indicator lights signal when the unit has reached the desired temperature, and there’s a wide viewing window so you can keep an eye on your food without having to open the lid.

• Dimensions: 11.25″ H X 10.25″ W X 13.25″ D
• Oil capacity: 3.4 quarts
• Temperature range: 325 – 375°F

Although the most expensive option on our list, Aviv says All-Clad’s stainless steel unit is worth the investment. Instead of featuring “dials that may require guesswork or an external thermometer to measure the temperature,” says Aviv, this one has an adjustable thermostat that helps “ensure oil is the perfect temperature at all times.”

This unit can reach up to 375°F, has a large 3.5-liter oil capacity, and can cook over 2 pounds of food at a time. Its oil filtration system also filters used oil into a storage container within the device, so the oil can be reused while remaining as clean as possible. What’s more, there’s a filter in the lid to contain odors and safety features like a viewing window and cool-touch handles. The frying basket, bowl, and oil storage container are all dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

• Dimensions: 14.7″ H x 13.7″ W x 18.2″ D
• Oil capacity: 3.5 liters
• Temperature range: 300 – 375°F

Hamilton Beach’s deep fryer comes with three baskets: one large basket with a 12-cup food capacity and two smaller baskets with a 6-cup food capacity. The Good Housekeeping Institute says the large basket is ideal for making a “family-sized batch of chicken wings,” while the smaller baskets allow you to fry two different foods at once with similar cooking temperatures (keep in mind the temperature for these cannot be programmed differently).

You can deep fry up to 375ºF and use the temperature dial to adjust the heat accordingly. Bonus: The dial has a ready light to signal when oil is heated to a desired temperature. This unit has a viewing window in the lid and a break-away power cord for enhanced safety. You can also toss the baskets in the dishwasher for easy cleanup, the experts say.

• Dimensions: 10.5″ H x 14.1″ W x 15.63″ D
• Oil capacity: 4.7 quarts
• Temperature range: 265 – 375°F

This FryDaddy deep fryer has over 24,000 reviews and an average 4.7-rating on Amazon, with shoppers raving about how easy the device is to operate. It has only one temperature setting to make the process simpler, and according to The Good Housekeeping Institute, it uses just 4 cups of oil to fry up to four servings of french fries. The experts also like that the unit takes up little counter space and features a snap-on lid, which “allows you to store the oil directly in the fryer.”

The slotted spoon replaces a typical fryer basket in this unit to scoop out food. Since there isn’t a basket to hold your crispy goodies, the experts say that you’ll need to remove grub efficiently, so it doesn’t burn. They also recommend using a splatter guard to reduce messes, since the lid should only be used for storage.

• Dimensions: 7.38″ H x 8.13″ W x 8.38″ D
• Oil capacity: 1 quart
• Temperature range: Not listed

Searching for a deep fryer with convenient features? The Good Housekeeping Institute recommends Breville’s smart fryer, complete with an LCD digital display and digital controls. The latter offer pre-programmed settings for seven commonly fried foods, like chicken wings and calamari, whether they’re fresh or frozen. You can even program custom settings as “a shortcut when making your favorite dishes,” since the unit will “store optimal times and temperatures,” the experts say. They also love that there’s a twice-cooked function to make french fries crispier.

This machine can hold up to 4 quarts of oil and cook up to 2.5 pounds of food. The lid has a filter to cut down on cooking odors. According to the brand, this unit also has a “Cool Zone” at the bottom of the oil bin that can help reduce odors, eliminate burnt food bits, and keep oil cleaner.

• Dimensions: 7.38″ H x 8.13″ W x 8.38″ D
• Oil capacity: 1 quart
• Temperature range: Not listed

T-fal’s deep fryer has a 3.5-liter capacity and can fry over 2 pounds of food at a time. The Good Housekeeping Institute also likes it for its oil filtration system, which filters out leftover food bits from the used oil then stores it in a container located under the frying compartment. To reuse the oil, slide out the drawer and transfer the filtered oil back into the container.

The pros note that the cleaning process is easy since the oil container, lid, and basket are dishwasher-safe. They also appreciate how the lid’s filter helps contain unwanted odors.

• Dimensions: 14.8″ H x 13.7″ W x 18.3″ D
• Oil capacity: 3.5 liters
• Temperature range: 300 – 375°F

Thanks to its large 1-gallon oil capacity, De’Longhi Livenza Deep Fryer can make nearly 3 pounds of chicken wings, says the Good Housekeeping Institute. It has a big cool zone at the bottom of the fryer to prevent stray food bits from burning, which helps “reduce odors and keep the oil cleaner.” The unit’s adjustable thermostat allows for exact temperature control and its oil counter system alerts you when it’s time for an oil change. Experts found it was easy to drain cool oil via the draining spout with little to no mess as well.

Aside from the control unit, power cable, and heating element, all parts are dishwasher safe.

• Dimensions: 11″ H x 18″ W x 12.5″ D
• Oil capacity: 1 gallon
• Temperature range: Not listed

If you’re tight on counter space, try Cuisinart’s 1-liter deep fryer. The Good Housekeeping Institute says that the compact unit is easy to store and can fry 3/4 of a pound of food at once. It’s helpful to deep fry “fish for tacos or a handful of mozzarella sticks for a snack,” they add.

It can reach up to 375ºF, and the red and green indicator lights signal when oil is heated to a desired temperature. The unit has a hinged lid with a filter to hold in cooking odors. Although you can’t remove the oil vat, you should wipe it down after emptying used oil, the experts say. Overall, they loved how “easy this unit was to use, clean, and store in small spaces.”

• Dimensions: 7.5″ H x 8″ W x 11″ D
• Oil capacity: 1 liter
• Temperature range: Up to 375°F