deep friers

[stewey]

Hello. I'm thinking of buying a deep frier and would appreciate opinions from people who are familiar with them as to what to consider before I choose one. For some reason I'm leaning towards the George Foreman one. Thanks.

[redman41]

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Deep_Fat_Fryers_5266459_3
The above site will give you some ideas

[stewey]

Thanks, redman41. An interesting site; I got a few pointers by reading some reviews.

[Sachs]

Hi stewey,
depending what you want to cook, have you considered a halogen oven? Versatile/ healthier & easier to clean too!

[Sachs]

http://www.halogen-oven.co.uk/about

[stewey]

Sachs, I've never heard of those, so I Googled 'halogen ovens' and most of the sites that came up are in the UK. I guess they're not popular in Ontario. Deep fryers are pretty well universal, so that's why I asked for opinions on them on this site even though I don't live in the UK. But, thanks for your interest.

[craft1948]

stewey I live by myself and bought a DeLonghi deep fryer............it was so good that in 3 months I put on a stone in weight............I threw it out.....

[pericat]

Stewey - dont lean towards them, lean away - they burn - sorry ..............

[stewey]

Not bad, peri:) Craft, actually I wouldn't mind putting a little weight on. The George Forman model is supposed to spin off most of the fat after the food is cooked.

[JeniPeni]

I just use an ordinary big pot and put oil in it - and then sieve out the oil when its cold into an empty bottle. That would save you buying another gadget.

[LoftyLottie]

I used to do that Jeni when I fried stuff years ago. And then I nearly set the house alight and I haven't deep fried anything again since!!

I rarely fry, let alone deep fry. What sort of things need deep frying? Genuine question.

[stewey]

One food I wouldn't try to deep fry would be Mars Bars:)

[LoftyLottie]

Oh Yuk, I can't stand Mars Bars let alone deep fried ones!!

[ummmm]

Chips....

[Sachs]

Ah! Ontario! Well, take a look at the clip on this website near the bottom. You may be able to get them in Ontario x http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Cookfast-Portable-Halogen-Oven-Cooker-12-Ltr_W0QQitemZ130333822332QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL?hash=item1e58804d7c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[scotman]

If you buy one try to get one with an actual temperature readout. On some cheaper models the indicated temperature on the heat setting knob can be very inaccurate. I once had one where the actual temperature was 20°C less than the indicated setting.

[LoftyLottie]

Don't eat chips ummmm - well once in a blue moon and then they are the chunky oven variety!! We are not chip fans.

[stewey]

How about chicken, onion-rings, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower etc. All very tasty.

[LoftyLottie]

All lovely foods, but I wouldn't deep fry any of them!!

[bushbaby_de]

I've got the Delonghi Rotofry which is healthier as the basket is on an angle so its only in the oil half the time, if you see what I mean. It also has a hose to make draining the oil easier. I've had it a few years and am really chuffed with it.