Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
by Presto

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
List Price: $39.99
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: 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.
  • 7.375x8.125x8.375 weight 3.02
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer

Customer Review: Unsuitable
Summary: 1 Stars

On first use this unit heated oil to 400?F. During cooking it never dropped below 380?F. Because it was so high, I checked with two thermometers.

My Chicken Fried Steak came out a mahogany color, and the crust had a definite burnt flavor. The frying oil was burnt, not reusable, and oil is not cheap.

Most authoritative cookbooks recommend 320? to 365?F for deep frying. The highest smoke point of readily available shortening is around 350-360?F, Crisco recommends not to exceed 365?F, only canola and peanut oils are above 400?F.

I would put the ideal temperature at no more than 350?F, 50?F less than this fryer.

Presto Customer Service said I should only use canonla oil (contrary to the enclosed instructions) and if that was not satisfactory, I should return the unit.

I was disappointed and surprised after good reviews.

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 watts
You 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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