Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
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Product Summary
Author: National Presto Cooker StaffManufacturer: Presto
Brand: Presto
Published: 1977
Model: 5420
Product features:
- Makes four servings with just four cups of oil.
- Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically.
- Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again.
- Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets.
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
Customer Review: Does its job at low price
Summary: 5 Stars
As many have said, this is a great item for the price. Deep fried foods are a comfort food for my family. One of the keys to fried foods that aren't greasy is correct temperature. If the fat temperature is too low, the food will absorb more fat than necessary. In the past I'd fry in a deep pot, such as a tall dutch oven, or a wide wok. The dutch oven used a lot of oil. The wok while using not much oil resulted in lots of spatter.
The fry daddy is doing its job. Just 4 cups of oil... about a quarter of the height of the fryer. As a result, minimal spatter. Of course, deep frying does release small oil particles into the air--so either place it under or close to your range hood at high exhaust to minimize the odor. Or fry outside on an appropriate and safe surface/area... That is somewhere not exposed to weather; on a study surface; where it won't get tripped over or knocked over!
Now, holding only a quart of fat indicates that you will not be able to fry 4 bone-in chicken breasts at once! You will need to do batches or adjust your prep. I cut up the chicken into smaller pieces, e.g., bone-in half breasts into 3 pieces. The smaller pieces will cook more quickly and fit into this fryer more efficiently.
I've only had the fryer for a week and have fried more than usual! One of the great things about deep frying is how fast food cooks. Surrounded by fat at 375 degrees, the liquid fat quickly transfers temperature to the food. Fried chicken was great, as were fries, tater tots and asian dumplings and potstickers. I don't think the potstickers were more fatty than with traditional cooking method of pan frying.
All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase. I'm sure the $50 and up fryers are great... but for $20 this one completely suits my needs.
Description of Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
Makes four servings with just four cups of oil. Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically. Snap-on lid allows oil to be stored for use again and again. Handy lift-and-drain scoop is better than messy baskets. Hard surface finish inside for non-stick cooking and easy cleaning. 120 x AC 1200 wattsYou don't need a 6- gallon oil vat to enjoy deep- fried foods at home--this petite deep fryer makes four big servings with just 4 cups of oil. A compact 7 inches in diameter, the fryer features easy controls for precision frying: it automatically maintains the proper frying temperature, letting you focus on cooking instead of fussing with the controls. The fryer features a snap-on lid, so you can store oil right in the fryer for reuse. All surfaces are nonstick for tidy cleanup (the fryer is not dishwasher-safe and should never be completely immersed in water). A hand scoop is included with the fryer for easy stirring, lifting, and draining, and the 120-volt AC cord unplugs from the outlet, while the attached handle makes the fryer easy to move around the kitchen. The fryer has a two-year limited warranty. --Ariel Meadow Stallings
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