Top 10 Best Mini Deep Fryers for Crispy Perfect Snacks – Expert Picks

“Have used several times and so far it works great. Takes about 4 minutes to heat up and cooks the fries far better than an air frier as far as I am concerned! Looks good on the counter. Does not use much oil. Easy to use with the basket that came with it.”

“Excellent product, it works perfectly for the house that only I, my husband and my daughter live in”

“Heated up quickly and didn’t splatter. Perfect for my need. A little on the small size, but perfect for one.”

“The pot and its components are of surprising quality. I removed a star because the lid handle isn’t fixed solidly. The pot volume is less than I imagined, but works well for me.”

“Perfect frying easy to use light weight great value”

“it worked great on my induction stove. *Had to bend hinge hole* to get lid attached and then bend it back ( just a little). thermometer was ‘spot on’ with the temp from my other thermometer. cleaned easily. just right size for frying 6 chicken tenders or 10-12 crinkle cut french fries or 2 fried green tomatoes. really good price. MUST remember to use pot holders on metal handles.(instructions DO warn you). does well with olive oil deep frying.”

“I love this fryer, compact and fries just like it said. Easy to clean and very durable.”

“Impressed! Works well,cooks even, our 11 year old uses this to cook her fries and mozerella sticks with ease. Had for months, still perfect and great value. Basket nice and wide. We fry wings in this as well with ease! Highly recommend and I have had 5 different kinds in the last 10 years, this is the best so far!”

“Small for one or two, works well, would like to heat oil a little more but still works good. Outside of pot doesn’t get hot. Love it”

“I read so many reviews that said that the lid of the fryer did not come down all of the way because of the handle of the basket isnt long enough. Listen everyone, the basket handle is adjustable!! Hold on to the basket and pull the handle outward. It come out about an inch and thus fits perfectly with the fryer lid down ! I’ve only used it twice now. I made French fries ( home made ) and they were a little soft. I’m gonna buy some frozen ones and see if they are crispy. I made frozen potato cakes and they were crisp. The fryer heated up super fast and everyone is correct on it being small but it’s supposed to be. I’m a widow so it’s perfect for me. Actually, you can make fries for twoAnd I fit two potato cakes in it. I want to try a breaded pork chop and chicken fried steakIf you fry with the basket out it does fit a little more. Maybe 2 med chops and 3-4 chicken strips. It’s function is exactly what it is advertised to do. Nice, compact, takes approximately 2 cups of oil which I have reused. If I fry any meats or fish ( sticks) yumm….. I will put fresh oil in it but with veggies I’m not worried to reuse it. The handles and lid really doesn’t get very hotI had no trouble with the magnetic cord so I feel the unit is safe. Just use the normal precautions like making sure it is pushed back enough on your counter that it can’t be pushed or knocked off somehow by a pet or a kid. It cleans up easily. Personally, I really like it and feel it’s exactly what I needed for myself as far as size. I want to order a fryer cook book because I know there are recipes I would like to try. I don’t eat fried foods every day but when I’m craving something fried this little fryer is just what the doctor ordered. Fried foods are not bad for you if you eat them on occasionHey, how about some apple fritters !! Gotta go……. am running up to the grocery store for a couple of apples !! If you are just one or two people in your household, go ahead and buy one of these special little fryers. You won’t be sorry!”

“This is amazing for frying breaded chicken or fish bites! We use it for our Chinese nights or fish & chips. I love that you can use this without wasting a liter or two of oil! I wish it were better quality, but so far it has held up great!”

“It’s tiny, but it does the job. If you want to cook something quicker get the bigger one.”

“This worked way better than I expected. The pot contained most (not all) of the oil splatter, heated up quickly, and was easy to clean.I’ve made tempura, French fries, fried fish, etc. and they’ve all turned out wonderfully. The fryer is super versatile and gave me nice crispy fried food every time.If you’re going to buy this I’d recommend using it outdoors or put some parchment paper around the area you’re cooking, as some oil will inevitably splash when you put food in or take it out.Overall a super nice product that was really convenient. If you’re looking to fry something cheap and easy, then this is the way to do it.”

“Love this. Very small and light. Works perfectly and helps keep the stovetop clean. Be careful not to put the lid on until the oil cools down. Luckily I could easily find replacement lids!”

“I rarely write reviews, but I received the Presto 1-liter deep fryer today. I immediately opened the box, washed it, and prepared to fry fish for dinner. Let me tell you, I have “nothing but praises” for this deep fryer and to Presto for making such a quality small size appliance! I love the fact that it has a built-in splatter screen that allows you to cook with the lid closed to prevent oil from popping all over your counter, a handle that folds into the fryer when not in in use, and a regulator to adjust the cooking temperature. It also has a magnetic power cord which I like as well.I used to have the Fry Daddy and I could not stand the fact that I couldn’t control the temperature. Presto has the right idea!If you are considering getting one and you are in an RV (like me), an apartment, or any small living unit and want to be able to deep fry foods, definitely take the plunge. Just be aware this is a “one or two person appliance”. If you have a family you will want to get a larger one.I reviewed five (5) different small deep fryers before deciding on this one and I am not disappointed in the least. I also like the fact that it’s covered by a one-year warranty.”

“Excellent fryer. Simple and neat. Gets the job done. Only small batches can be done at a time, keep that in mind.”

“Fits my counter top perfectly. We had one like this for 30 years. I was super happy to find this on Amazon. It heats fast and is consistent on the temperature. Cools down well also. We use it almost every Friday night for wings.”

“Simple, not too big, and consistently works as it should.My only gripe is there’s no way to have the lid on and the handle pointing down when not in use.”

“Over the years I’ve tried several deep fryers here on Amazon and returned most of them. I have a T-Fal which is excellent that is a dedicated fryer just for French Fries in pure Tallow. However, I needed another, large fryer for breaded products. We season a lot of Okra or Zucchini, Mushrooms, Shrimp, Fish, and Chicken (see my review on the wonderful Breading Bowl) and this fryer is perfect. It holds a gallon of oil. The basket is wide and large so I can get all the pieces of a whole small chicken in it. Similarly, I can put at least 1 whole Zucchini in the basket which have been sliced into 1/8″ rounds. This large size makes it much more faster and easier to fry anything.This fryer was designed here in America but made in China. And at least they got it right! The temperature is in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius and goes to 375. What is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT is that the temperature on the dial actually matches the temperature of the oil. I’ve used 2 different (calibrated) instant-read thermometers and this fryer puts the temperature exactly where it says.Another IMPORTANT thing to know about this fryer is that it not only heats up fast… it recovers quickly when products are placed into the oil. I use to own a Snack Food Manufacturing Company. I had huge fryers. The temperature recovery is the most important process in quality frying. Do NOT put in any fryer COLD items. Let your chicken, fish or vegetables come up to room temperature and bread them. Fry them at 350 to 365 (check your internal temperature with a thermometer for doneness) till golden. Just be aware that if you put in your food COLD, this will drop the temperature of any fryer and how fast it can recover is how good quality it is. If it recovers slowly your food is NOT being cooked at the temperature you set at the thermostat. In fact, it will take much longer to cook and may even be under cooked! Not only that, the food will absorb more oil and be greasy.For the price, this Fryer is excellent. Its large, good looking, easy to use, works as it should, and easy to clean. Let your oil cool off for a couple of hours then strain your oil through a funnel lined with a filter or cheesecloth back into its bottle. We purchase the 1 gallon bottles of Peanut Oil here on Amazon for many years. Peanut oil has a high smoking point and is excellent for frying breaded products and fries.Don’t let your oil (or Tallow) sit in the fryer. Oxygen can make it rancid. Especially the fried breading which falls to the bottom will also deteriorate the oil. The fryer is easy to clean. Just use hot soapy water on the oil container and GENTLY clean the heating element. Never get the controls wet.I highly recommend this fryer for home use. The price was good and shipping was fast. It’s designed in the USA.”

“I have used this fryer twice and I like the results. It is easy to use and clean. It goes up to 375 and no higher. That’s to keep the oil from smoking or catching fire. It heats in 10 minutes and holds a lot of food. And the price is reasonable.”