Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer
Customer Review: Excellent counter top fryer that's a little hard to clean
Summary: 4 Stars
For years I've avoided making my own fried foods, as I had no luck frying in pans or my wok. My husband suggested a FryDaddy, remembering their commercials from the 1970s. We've had it for over a month and have used it several times, and it's been terrific. We've used it for shrimp and tempura thus far. It's nice to free up a burner on the stove by using this countertop item.
Browning is kind of tricky at first, because this gadget fries really quickly, faster than their instruction guide indicates. Fried shrimp for po' boys took 2 minutes at the most to get brown. Once I scooped out a couple batches of shrimp the oil level went down a bit, and the temperature increased, nearly burning next batch. I recommend adding more oil to the fill line if this happens. Also, the oil will splatter, so I use a splatter screen over the top to prevent a big mess.
It's not the easiest to clean and the cord is inconvenient. For safety reason, the FryDaddy has a short cord and recommends you not use an extension. Unless you're lucky enough to have an outlet right next to your table, this won't be a tabletop item - sort of a bummer if you want to make tempura at the table! Second, this unit is a bit hard to clean. The cord has a habit of collecting batter that drips, and of course the FryDaddy cannot be immersed in water. I clean the unit by pouring hot water into it with a little dish soap to soak for a few minutes. After I pour it out, I wipe clean with paper towels and let dry.
Customer Review: It Does The Job!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had one of these little fryer appliances since they first became popular in the seventies. The current model is the second one I've had, being larger than the original model that came out. For someone not needing to fry enormous amounts at one time, this little machine is ideal. It requires only a very small amount of vegetable oil. I've used it to fry chicken wings, quickly, to do french fries and onion rings, to do other smaller chicken parts, and it works beautifully. There is no thermostat; you just plug it in, wait 10 minutes, and the temp is 375. Having such a small amount of grease, it recovers heat more quickly than an electric skillet.
When you are through, if you plan to reuse the grease you can simply let the machine cool, snap the plastic top on, the put the whole thing in the fridge. I don't fry that often, and when I do, I tend to fry a lot, so usually I just discard the oil. Such a small amount is used (usually no more than 3 cups starting out) that I don't feel bad about discarding the oil.
The sides on this appliance are quite high, and splatter around the machine has never been a problem. I used common sense, though, when I fry, whether it's here or on the stove.
I'm sure the all-enclosed auto-fryers that are out on the market are nice, and if I fried a lot I'd probably get one. However, I only fry once or twice a month, and for that, this little machine is perfect. I'd recommend one to anyone--durable, simple, and does exactly what it's designed for!
Customer Review: Good little fryer
Summary: 5 Stars
I owned one of these guys about 15 years ago but somehow lost track of it. I tried those plastic fryers with closable lids that are supposed to keep the smell inside but hated it. It was difficult to keep the outside clean, the filter got clogged and the smell came into the house anyway. So got rid of that and returned to this little guy.
I don't fry that much anymore because the latest health reports are that you should not eat that much of it so this is reserved for those times where you just have to have french fries or deep fried fish. The advantage is that it is small and you don't have to use a lot of oil. The disadvantage is that it is small so you can only make a small amount. It is really smaller than I realized but that is what it is designed to be so I am not complaining about that. That magnetic safety plug is very safe. You surely wouldn't pull it down upon yourself but I did accidentally unplug it by just moving it over a little bit. Now I know how sensitive it is.
It's good for once in a while useage so it is perfect for what I need. However, if you have a larger family you should buy something bigger. They have the Fry Grand Daddy or you could just get two of these and keep one for fish and one for other. Hey, I might just do that! I like it!
Customer Review: Fucntional. Compact. Accurate. Straightforward. 5 stars.
Summary: 5 Stars
Primarily I bought this because I like to make french fries at home (steak-frites anyone?), and I had grown tired of doing it in the stockpot, and guessing at the temperature. To be sure, this is basically a bucket that holds oil. But it's one that has the ever important feature of automatically heating to 375F. That's really all I need and want. It doesn't have a bunch of features, save for the automatic heating and quick release plug. And that's what I wanted.
Objectively, it's not huge, so it's hard to imagine producing fries for more than a pair of 200 pound adults, but for some items, you may be able to cook for 3-4 people, especially if it's a side and not an entree. For making Tonkatsu, for example, I've also used this FryDaddy, and it will hold 2 breaded pork chops.
Be aware the unit is hot to the touch, so it's a good idea to avoid touching the outside for the first 30 minutes after turning it off.
My conclusion is it's efficient for cooking for up to 2 people, but for more, except for children, you'd need to look at a larger capacity unit. With those expectations, I consider it compact, functional, and and an accurate heater of oil. It does what it's designed to do and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: If you have room in the cabinet - get this!
Summary: 5 Stars
After much hemming and hawing on whether to get a frier, I decided to get a cheap little one and see if I liked it. Thinking that I could get a bigger one later. So I gave this FryDaddy a try, as I remember my mom having one when we were kids. First of all -- I ¢¾LOVE¢¾ that I don't have all that spatter to clean off my stovetop! OMG - so nice! Second, something I probably would have learned if I read the directions - was that it gets hot on the outside. VERY hot... burned myself when I pushed it slightly away from the edge of the counter. Now, this little fryer holds a decent amount of food -- not big enough to hold a couple of chicken breasts, but big enough to hold 7-8 chicken nuggets at a time. And while the kids are eating those, I can cook up more. And fast! Yes, it's hot oil so it's very HOT and will cook food very fast, but you'll be pleasantly suprised how fast. It's pretty small, so it fits into my small kitchen -- not sure i'd have room for one of the bigger ones after all. So, if price and space are concerns for you -- this is the way to go! It works VERY well, it's not pricey like many others, and it'll fit into your fridge or cabinet very easily.