Fast food restaurants just get more and more expensive, but if you're like me, your craving for crispy, fried foods doesn't just go away. Perhaps you've never considered making your own chicken wings, mozzarella sticks or French fries, but it really is easier than you think. Deep fryers for the home make it easy for anyone to make fried food right in their own kitchen.
Now, the first time I used a home deep fryer, I'll admit, I was a little nervous. Hot splattering oil and I don't really go well together. I tend to be a klutz of epic proportion. Thankfully, today's deep fat fryers are dummy-proof so that even I can use them safely. You do want to know what you're getting, though. Some models are better than others, and it's definitely worth your while to compare features and read a variety of reviews on the fryer you're considering.
Personally, I prefer the systems that have the automatic filtering and oil drainage systems. They're easier to clean up, and you're not as likely to end up with a nasty, oily mess all over your counters and kitchen floors (or, if you're like me, down the front of your favorite sweater). They typically come with a permanent filter, as well, so you don't have to run out and buy new filters every time you turn around.
Another feature that I like is digital timers. I think having a digital timer is beneficial because you can be more precise in setting the time. My toaster oven, for example, has a knob controlled timer. It's a little difficult to set the time exactly. With the digital timer, I don't have that issue. Interestingly enough, not all deep fryers for the home have them. If that's a feature that is important to you, make sure you research the model you're considering to make sure it includes one.
Many of today's fryers also have dishwasher safe parts, which is a nice plus. Although, I've found that the parts are usually so big that they take up quite a bit of room in your dishwasher. If you only have a few other dishes at the time, it's not a real issue; however, if you have a full load, you'll either need to wash the fryer by hand or wait until you have more room in your washer.
These are some of the features that I looked for when shopping for my own deep fryer. Granted, what's important to me may not be important to you. But, after reading many different reviews prior to purchase, the three biggest features that seem to be important to users are ease of use, easy clean up and having a digital timer. If you're looking for a deep fryer for the home, you may want to consider these features carefully before committing to buy a deep fryer.
Looking for your next deep fryer? On my site, I offer information about deep fryers for the home and deep fat fryer reviews on the best models I've found. I also provide information about where to find them for the best price, and many include free shipping.
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