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Countertop Fryer Recommendations (Spinoff from frying outside)
Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:32 pm
I'm in the market for buying one, but I deep fry only a handful of times per year at most. I don't think I want to spend much on something that takes up space and sits most of the year, so looking for recommendations on budget friendly (thinking less than $80).
Or I can just help someone out, come pick one up in BTR, and pay a rehoming fee to someone who has one that just sits on the shelf and takes up space year after year
It will be used outside....
Or I can just help someone out, come pick one up in BTR, and pay a rehoming fee to someone who has one that just sits on the shelf and takes up space year after year
It will be used outside....
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Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:39 pm to JTBrett
Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:42 pm to JTBrett
Go buy a Fry Daddy
Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:51 pm to Trout Bandit
quote:Got it. I'm Thinking like 8-10 speckled trout fillets and french fries or a couple lbs of shrimp is all I'd need, so I assume the smaller size would do the trick?
Go buy a Fry Daddy
This post was edited on 9/6/25 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 9/6/25 at 3:57 pm to JTBrett
Posted on 9/6/25 at 4:02 pm to JTBrett
Just curious, why not fry in a Dutch oven on the stove top?
Posted on 9/6/25 at 4:08 pm to cssamerican
quote:That's what I typically do, but the wife is not a fan of the house smelling like a fryer for a couple days. I don't have a high end vent so the smell just lingers.
Just curious, why not fry in a Dutch oven on the stove top?
Posted on 9/6/25 at 5:19 pm to JTBrett
quote:
That's what I typically do, but the wife is not a fan of the house smelling like a fryer for a couple days. I don't have a high end vent so the smell just lingers.
So, you’re frying outside, I got thrown off with the countertop description. FIL as a fry daddy and seems to like it.
Posted on 9/6/25 at 5:27 pm to cssamerican
Yeah...countertop bar area outside.
Just ordered one from Wally World. It will be delivered in 4 hours
Thanks!
quote:
FIL as a fry daddy and seems to like it.
Just ordered one from Wally World. It will be delivered in 4 hours
Thanks!
Posted on 9/6/25 at 6:15 pm to JTBrett
You’ll be happy with the one you ordered.
I had an expensive Delonghi that crapped out. Then I got a cheap model at Target that lasted longer. It was a PITA to clean, and it took up a good bit of space for something we use maybe three times a year.
Went with the largest size Fry Daddy. Plug it in. Done. No controls. Easy to clean, and doesn’t take a lot of space.
I had an expensive Delonghi that crapped out. Then I got a cheap model at Target that lasted longer. It was a PITA to clean, and it took up a good bit of space for something we use maybe three times a year.
Went with the largest size Fry Daddy. Plug it in. Done. No controls. Easy to clean, and doesn’t take a lot of space.
Posted on 9/6/25 at 6:25 pm to Twenty 49
Get the large Fry Daddy called the Granpappy. It uses 48 oz of oil.
Posted on 9/6/25 at 7:48 pm to JTBrett
Posted on 9/6/25 at 7:55 pm to JTBrett
Those fry daddy's aren't worth a shite. They can't hold temperature if you're trying to fry anything more than a small handful of food.
A lodge cast iron Dutch oven is going to do a much better job at retaining heat.
Something like this
LINK
A lodge cast iron Dutch oven is going to do a much better job at retaining heat.
Something like this
LINK
This post was edited on 9/6/25 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 9/6/25 at 11:18 pm to Smeg
Except you missed the entire point that OP was trying to avoid the frying stink in the house. Yes, Lodge is awesome, but he's got a specific requirement. One of the cardinal rules of cooking is anything is to not crowd the pan. That applies to any appliance, too.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 9:48 am to LemmyLives
quote:
Except you missed the entire point that OP was trying to avoid the frying stink in the house.
This is why you get a small propane burner for frying outside.
Really the best combination if you are frying fish/seafood
Posted on 9/7/25 at 10:41 am to Saskwatch
quote:
This is why you get a small propane burner for frying outside.
I’ve got more burners and pots than I know what to do with but I’d rather just plug in a countertop appliance that regulates and controls temp for frying a few fillets and shrimps.
This post was edited on 9/7/25 at 10:43 am
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:12 pm to JTBrett
quote:
I’ve got more burners and pots than I know what to do with but I’d rather just plug in a countertop appliance that regulates and controls temp for frying a few fillets and shrimps.
I get it, but the hardest and most work is clean up honestly. I’ve had a couple fry daddies and I don’t really like that that much due to clean up. In regards to prep they are super easy, add oil and turn on. You aren’t wrong about that.
Posted on 9/7/25 at 12:32 pm to baldona
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but the hardest and most work is clean up
Yeah and agree. That’s my concern so I guess I’ll find out if that trade off is worth it….
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