There’s nothing quite as tasty as deep fried food and what better that deep fat fryers when you want to have that extra special meal? Sure, it might not be healthy on a daily basis but deep fryers make those special occasions so much easier and so much cleaner.

So how exactly do deep fat fryers work and what do you need to look for when you are choosing one?

How a deep fat fryer works

It’s simple, really. All you do is to put cooking oil or fat into the deep fat fryer, set the temperature you want, wait for the indicator light to tell you it’s ready, put the foods you want into the basket and lower them in. Then cover, wait for the required time and lift the basket out. You will need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for deep fat fryers to know how much oil needs to be put in for the amount of food you are going to deep fry. The deep fat fryer maintains a constant temperature and this not only allows the food to fry right through but also gives it a uniform, attractive appearance.

Deep Fat Fryer Must Have Features:

Most deep fat fryers in the country come with features that are necessary and it is important to buy brands that are well known so you can be assured of safety being built into the deep fat fryer. Here are a few things to look out for:

• Thermostat controls and an indicator to tell you when it’s ready
• Filters for odour and anti-grease
• Parts that can be washed in the dishwasher
• Easy to remove parts for cleaning
• Cool touch parts so they don’t burn your hands

Choosing Between Gas & Electric Deep Fat Fryers

If you need a deep fat fryer for a small volume use, you would do better with buying an electric deep fat fryer. These are cheaper than gas deep fat fryers. However, the gas deep fat fryer will stand you in good stead if your usage is high though they are more expensive. The operations cost between the two are almost the same though gas deep fat fryers may cost more to have serviced.

Deep Fat Fryers & Oily Food

Just because foods are deep fried does not mean that they are absolutely unhealthy. If you set your temperature controls right – hot, but not smoking, there really is not much oil that the food absorbs. After the food is fried and the basket has been lifted out of the oil, it is always a good idea to place the food on absorbent paper so any excess oil gets absorbed. The other thing to be careful about is to change the oil often because old, used oil is what is bad for digestion. Today, there are deep fat fryers that use very little oil too.

Deep Fat Fryers & Safety

Care must be taking when handling deep fat fryers. Handled right, these are some of the easiest to use and among the most useful appliances going. However, carelessness could mean fires and burns and you must follow the instructions carefully so no untoward incidents occur. Children should not be allowed to use this appliance and you must always be around when the appliance is in operation. Make sure you fill just the right amount of oil according to your instruction manual.

Used well, deep fat fryers could be a great addition to your kitchen, turning out hot, tasty food when you want it.

This deep fat fryer from Tefal is the current best-selling deep fat fryer in the UK and it’s not hard to see why.

The Tefal ActiFry Low Fat Electric Fryer is perfect to keep in your kitchen for quick and easy frying of food. These deep fat fryers make sure that the food gets perfectly fried for a great snack or even a meal. The low fat ActiFry does all this ands gives you the advantage of using a very small amount of oil while frying, making your food not only tasty but healthy too.

This low fat deep fat fryer uses only one spoon of oil in order to fry an entire KG of chips, allowing you to enjoy your meal without worrying about how much weight you are putting on. In this way, the deep fat fryer works out to be very economical. This odourless appliance is also very safe and it does not need any pre-heating before you fry your food. An alarm bell is provided to warn you when your food is completely cooked.

Use the Tefal ActiFry to fry chips, chicken, fish, fritters and a lot of other delicious food. And if you run out of ideas of what to cook all you need to do if go through the recipe book provided with this great Tefal electric fryer.

As well as being an amazing fryer there is also currently £71 off of the price of the Tefal ActiFry.

This is the current model from the Coolzone deep fat fryer range from Delonghi. It replaces the previous two models, the F24512CZ and the F24502CZ, which were great products but were in need of some updating. So with that in mind, if you are looking for a Delonghi fryer from the Coolzone range then this is the one you want. Like the previous two models just mentioned this item has great looks which should suit any modern kitchen and thanks to its rather compact size, of which no side is longer than 44 cm, it is able to remain incognito without drawing unnecessary attentions to itself in your kitchen.

Large Capacity Fryer

Despite its unobtrusive dimensions the Delonghi F34512CZ has a large capacity of 1 kg which is quite a lot of food I am sure you will agree. The amount of food that can be cooked in one go makes this product great for those who regularly host friends and family or even those with lots of kids! If you want to make the most of the great food that this fryer can dish up then the three litres of oil (the maximum amount of oil that it can hold) should be more than ample for any meals you plan to serve.

What is the Coolzone?

You may be wondering what the term Coolzone in the title of this fryer means. Well it isn’t just a catchy name that doesn’t mean anything but it is the name given to the area under the basket that stops any bits of food that break off and drop down from burning and polluting the oil. This keeps the oil fresh for much longer than a regular deep fat fryer without this technology. It also goes along way to prevent nasty odours escaping from the fryer.

How Easy is it to Clean?

The full title of this product includes the suffix “with Easy Clean System” and like the Coolzone this isn’t just a random name but it actually applies to how easy this product is to clean. One thing that used to really put people off when it come to home frying is the amount of effort it took to clean the fryer or the chip pan when the food was cooked. Although the cleaning process is a lot less of a hassle than it once was people still associate deep fat frying with arduous cleaning tasks. Well not with this Delonghi deep fat fryer!

The easy clean system present here allows the oil to be drained quickly and easily while the larger components of this fryer can be taken apart and the metal pieces placed in the dishwasher. You would hardly even know you had been cooking food in hot oil when you have finished the simple steps required to clean the F34512CZ fryer.

Is Deep Fat Frying Safe?

Cooking on a chip pan the old fashioned way is a risky business. We all know about chip pan fires and the dangers of mixing hot oil with water but when it comes to using a deep fat fryer the risks involved are very small. But even so the makers of this product have gone out of their way to ensure that the levels of safety associated with using this device are very high. To keep you safe from harm the following features have been incorporated into the design of this kitchen appliance:

• Front and rear handles to allow you to easily and safely move the fryer without risk to your hands or body from the hot oil.
• An inbuilt overheating safety system which monitors the core temperature and ensures that it never rises to dangerous levels.
• An automatic shut off device that prevents the fryer from being incorrectly reassembled and then operated.
• The fryer has four rubber feet to stop it from moving while placed on a flat surface. This is great as any accidental sharp movements of the fryer while it is in use could have catastrophic consequences.
• There is also a place to store the power cord when it is not in use which can prevent it getting damaged and the live wires being exposed.

Verdict on the Delonghi F34512CZ Coolzone Fryer

So as you can see there are lots of great reasons to buy this fryer not least the great safety features and the current low price which sees 40% off of the RRP. While this product might lack the latest technology like that found in the new range of Air Fryers, if you want a traditional deep fat fryer then you can’t go wrong with this one from Delonghi.

The Philips AirFryer is the reply from Philips to the massively popular Tefal ActiFry range and with this product they hope to establish themselves as the number one low fat fryer in the ever increasing market to make traditionally unhealthy foods healthy. As we become more aware of what we eat we also start to realise just how unhealthy some of our favourite foods are. Some people manage to abstain avoiding the food they love in the quest to lose weight and become healthier but the majority of us end up falling off the wagon and going back to eating these potentially harmful foods despite knowing they are bad for us. So with that in mind small kitchen appliance manufacturers have spotted the gap in the market and set about making products that do the seemingly impossible and make our favourite foods safe to eat.

Low Fat not Deep Fat

These low fat alternatives to deep fat fryers use a tiny amount of oil, reputedly less than a 1000th as much, but still manage to deliver wonderfully crispy chips and other food that anyone who didn’t know better would assume they were cooked in a vat of oil. Not only are products like the Philips AirFryer and the Tefal ActiFry range capable of making much healthier food than was previously possible they also, due to the low amounts of oil used, much easier to clean and also save you money in the long run as you no longer to use half a bottle of oil in your deep fat fryer. As you can see this low fat fryer has a great discrete yet modern appearance and when you open the box you will be pleased to find a recipe book with 30 dishes in to help you make the most of your new product.

Not Just For Chips

Just because it cooks perfectly crispy chips that are as tasty as they are healthy it doesn’t mean that is all you can use the AirFryer for. Mini peppers with goats cheese, meatballs with feta and spicy chicken drumsticks are just a few unexpected treats you can conjure up with this versatile cooker. What’s more if you are not convinced there is a 60 day money back guarantee on this product should it not live up to your expectations but we are sure that a few meals cooked in this fryer will have you forgetting all about sending it back!

Five Star Fryer

If you need any more reasons as to whether to invest in this healthy cooker just take a look at all the five star reviews it has got on amazon.co.uk by clicking here now.

After the runaway success of the original Tefal Actifry it was no surprise that Tefal would bring some more products to market to expand the Actifry range. They are calling this set of products the Tefal ActiFry Family and at the time of writing the line consists of three new or revamped deep fat fryers. The original fryer the FZ700015 has been upgraded to coincide with the launch of two new products: the Tefal ActiFry FZ700215 Low Fat Electric Fryer and the Tefal ActiFry AH900015 Low Fat Electric Fryer. These two models come in either black or white so they should match most kitchen interiors and not stand out unless you want them to of course and if that is the case then you can opt for a colour that is the opposite of your existing colour scheme! Either way it’s up to you and it’s a nice touch from Tefal we think and should help these two fat fryers stand out from the competition.

Tefal ActiFry FZ700015

The new Tefal ActiFry FZ700015 has an expanded capacity which is 50% larger than the original ActiFry and is now capable of feeding up to six people although I guess it depends on the size of their appetites as to how many people this product can realistically cater for! The main selling point of these fryers is the tiny amounts of oil or fat they use which in turns produces food that has a very low fat content. As one of the main things people have previously associated with these small kitchen appliances is unhealthy food this is a very smart move as they will now surely appeal to a wider audience especially in these times or raised awareness when it comes to healthy eating an living. For example a chip cooking in the Tefal ActiFry FZ700015 only has a 3% fat content. While this is slightly more than some oven chips the end result is incomparable. We all know oven chips are rarely satisfactory unless you cheat and spray them with oil (and thus increasing their fat content). A chip cooked in one of these ActiFry low fat fryers produces a deliciously crispy chip that should appeal to all members of the family. Incorporated in the stylish design of this product is a large viewing window on the top of the fryer which allows you to view the cooking process should you desire. Looking through this window you can see another unique aspect of this product which is the rotating paddle system which gently moves the food around to ensure it is all cooked evenly negating the need for human intervention: just sit back and wait for your chips to be cooked!

Tefal ActiFry Family AH900015

This is the daddy of kitchen fryers and is the jewel in the Tefal crown of low fat fryers. Although it has only been available to buy for less than a month it is already the top selling deep fat fryer on amazon.co.uk and considering this is not an inexpensive appliance that takes some doing. Like the other ActiFry models the allure of this product is the guilt free chips and fried food it can produce at the touch of a button. Using just a spoon full of oil, far, far less than a regular fryer the Tefal ActiFry Family AH900015 cooks perfect chips every time that are not only crispy but also healthy. But it doesn’t only cook chips. Sausages, chicken, fish and stir fry vegetables are just a few other options you have and if you get stuck for ideas the included recipe book contain 60 recipes to get you going and help you make the most of your new low fat fryer. If you want to cook for the whole family then this is the one to go for, its larger capacity hasn’t actually resulted in larger sized product so if you are limited on space this is a great option. If you are still not convinced then I recommend you read some of the customer reviews of this product by clicking here now.

A deep fat fryer is perfect for anyone who loves cooking and eating fried food – and for those who want to do it with ease, the De’Longhi Professional CoolZone F24512CZ Fryer is perfect for them. This fryer has a smart rectangular shape and comes with cool-touch sunken handles at the front and rear as well as upper handles. This lets you lift the fryer easily and safely.

This deep fat fryer comes packed with a number of features that will make your frying experience extremely enjoyable. The F24512CZ CoolZone has a 1kg capacity that as well as a 3kg oil capacity, ensuring enough room for you to cook a lot of food. The control panel allows easy configuration of settings and the ‘Cool Zone’ heating element makes sure that any food that falls does not get burnt. The F24512CZ has rubber feet and an automatic switch off that prevents over heating. The appliance also has a dishwasher-safe bowl, a basket and a removable lid that has a filter to keep away a bad odour. Cleaning of this appliance is very simple thanks to the Easy Clean System.

The deep fat fryer also has a thermostat as well as an indicator light and storage for a power cord which is located at the back of the unit.

There is currently £29 off of this deep fat fryer from De’Longhi so order it today to save some money!

A deep fat fryer proves to be an excellent option for those who like to make a lot of fried food at home economically. The Breville VDF034 Stainless Steel Deep Fryer is a well-made, inexpensive appliance that helps you make tasty fried food easily at home.

This deep fat fryer has a large capacity, allowing you to cook 1 kg of food with a maximum oil storage capacity of 3 litres. And the Cool Zone technology makes sure that you get the most of your oil, helping it to last longer without letting it get contaminated easily. The temperature control can be set up to a maximum temperature of 190 degrees Celsius and also lets you keep a watch on how hot it is getting with the help of different temperature indicators provided. This gives you the freedom of deciding exactly how well fried you want your food to be. And once the temperature reaches the chosen level, the fryer automatically switches off, keeping your food perfectly fried.

The deep fat fryer by Breville also has cool-touch folding handles that let you serve hot food without getting burnt. The enamel bowl provided is removable, allowing you to dissemble the whole unit and clean it easily.

There is currently £35 off the price of the Breville VDF034 deep fat fryer so grab it quick before they are all gone!

This deep fat fryer from De’Longhi is a great kitchen appliance to have. It allows you to fry all your favourite foods easily and economically. Now you can fry chips, chicken, fish, nuggets and anything else you want in the Professional CoolZone F24502CZ Fryer. This rectangular shaped appliance is made of stainless steel and has a capacity to hold 800 g of food and 2 kg of oil.

This deep fat fryer has a number of features that makes it very user-friendly. A control-panel allows you to choose your settings with ease while the handles located at the rear and upper area let you lift the unit safely without any difficulty. Along with this, the appliance has a stainless steel bowl that can be removed for cleaning. There is also a basket and lid which can be separated. This way, the Professional CoolZone F24502CZ Fryer can be completely dissembled for cleaning and all the parts are dishwasher safe.

The deep fat fryer also comes with ‘Cool Zone’ technology that prevents fallen food from burning as well as an ‘Easy Clean System’ that lets you drain extra oil easily and store it for future use. As for the safety features, the unit has an automatic switch off mechanism and an adjustable thermostat with indicator lights.

The deep fat fryer called The De’Longhi F18316S Roto Fryer lets you make delicious food at home with saving a lot of oil, making the food healthier without compromising on its taste.

This deep fat fryer comes in a silver colour. The unit holds 1.2 kg of food and 1.2/1.4 litres of oil which is much less than the amount of oil that would normally be needed to cook 1.2 kg of food. The rotating basket is a one-of-a-kind feature in the appliance, helping it to use less oil while frying. The F18316S Roto Fryer also has an adjustable thermostat. This thermostat can be fixed anywhere between 150 and 190 degrees centigrade, allowing you to choose your temperature. For more convenience, indicator lights are provided, allowing you to see the level of heating that has been reached.

The deep fat fryer from Delonghi also has a patented Easy Clean System that allows you to drain oil easily from the appliance. The lid is also easily removable which helps to clean the fryer with ease. The viewing window lets you see how much your food has cooked, while the double filters allow both the odour and the oil vapour to escape. Cord storage is also provided to keep your unit neat.

There is nearly 25% off of this deep fat fryer at the moment so make sure you don’t miss out if you want a good deal.

A deep fat fryer is ideal for those who like to spend time in their kitchen frying food. It is also great for those who like to eat a lot of fried food. But the Morphy Richards 48810 Intellichef doesn’t just stop at deep frying. This advanced product from Glen Dimplex Cons gives you nine different functions. From shallow frying to slow cooking steaming, boiling, baking, stewing, reheating and with an automatic keep-warm function that will keep your food at a perfect temperature for up to 2 hours, this appliance gives you everything you need.

This deep fat fryer comes with a large 4 litre capacity. This allows you to make enough food in it for a minimum of 4 people. And for extra convenience, it features a delay timer that lets you programme the fryer up to 24 hours before you want it to start.

The deep fat fryer is small and handy, enabling you to store it in a corner of your kitchen without having it take up space. The dishwasher-safe bowl makes this appliance easy to clean. And to make your cooking experience even easier, a spatula, a measuring cup, serving spoon, bowl, steam plate and a recipe book are provided.

There is currently £50 off of the Morphy Richards 48810 deep fat fryer so if you want to save some money pick one up today!

Deep fat fryers are any cook’s best friend. These appliances allow you to fry all kinds of food quickly and easily without messing up your kitchen. From a variety of chicken nuggets, wafers and fish to exotic dishes like samosas and fruit fritters, anyone can now enjoy delicious fried food in the comfort of their home. And with The De’Longhi F28311 Roto Fryer you can have all this at a very reasonable price.

This deep fat fryer has a unique rotating basket that allows you to cook your food in only 50% of the amount of oil that would usually be needed for the fryer’s 1 kg capacity. This makes your food a lot healthier than the food available outside and it helps you to cut down your expenses by saving oil. The F28311 also comes with an adjustable thermostat that allows you to set the fryer to temperatures between 150 to 190 degrees centigrade. The patented Easy Clean System lets you easily drain away oil from the appliance. The viewing window lets you see how the cooking process is going without lifting the lid while the lid can be removed and washed with ease when required. The Roto Fry Deep Fryer also has cool touch walls for easy handling.

A deep fat fryer is a dream come true for any foodie. This small appliance allows you to fry all kinds of food quickly and experiment with exotic dishes without even making a mess in your kitchen. And the 45470 Brushed Stainless Steel Fryer from Morphy Richards gives you a number of reasons to buy a deep fat fryer for your home.

This deep fat fryer comes with a 1.2 kg food capacity, allowing you to cook enough food for a number of people. A 3.2 litre oil capacity also lets you fry your favourite food with ease. An adjustable temperature control is also provided along with neon indicator lights as well as a metal control panel. The brushed stainless steel fryer also has cool touch handles for easy handling of the product.

The deep fat fryer comes with a number of safety and easy-clean features. All the parts can be easily dissembled. They can then be separated and washed in the dishwasher. The stainless steel tank and the lid too are washable. The Total Clean System in the fryer allows you to keep your appliance clean and tidy all the time.

As well as having non-slip feet along with cord storage there is also currently a massive 46% off the price.