 Good Things Do Come In Small Packages |
| Review Date: February 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Daniel G. Lebryk, |
Wow, I'm a big fan of fried foods, homemade french fries especially fried in Canola Oil. I've used industrial restaurant sized fryers and worked from a stove top. This little puppy is probably one of the best little friers I've ever seen.
Most of the negative view of this fryer can be solved by simply reading the instruction booklet. Number one complaint, the cord falls off. Well yes it does, and that is by design. The cord is held into it's socket on the fryer side with a magnet. This is so you can unplug the unit without pulling the fryer over and burning yourself with hot oil. It's a common mistake, thinking the cord is broken. If you plug this in, attach the magnet end and don't move the frier, it will not come unplugged.
Number two complaint, the basket is flimsy and falls over itself. It does not do that if you install the handle correctly. You have to squeeze the two sides and slip the pins into two holes and under a tab - the handle will never ever move in this position.
Here's what I love about this appliance, it uses a small amount of oil - around a quart / liter. We don't have fried foods very often, and I don't cook a whole chicken at once. It's just perfect for those side dishes - appetizer mozzarella sticks, egg rolls, jalapeno poppers, etc. You can do chicken fingers, fish sticks, donuts in here. Food cooks evenly and quickly. Heat up time is around 3 or 4 minutes. Cooking time varies a lot, but can be around 3 or 4 minutes.
The cover is ingeneous - it closes down tight around the top and the basket so no splashing of oil happens. Cook on the counter top with no fear of splashing oil everywhere. The carbon filter shouldn't be cleaned every use, and it prevents splashes from coming out of the lid. The clear window, can see that oil will cloud that up over time, but it's handy to see inside.
Frankly, I love this unit. It's well built, solid construction, feels good in use. Cuisinart built a good small fryer in this unit. |
Fantastic fryer
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| Review Date: August 9, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Darrell Warr, |
| I have cooked fish and fries since receiving this item and very pleased. The food cooks evenly and the nice size basket allows you to put a larger quanity of food in for a compact fryer.Easy to clean and fits just perfectly under my counter. Cuisinart products have always been good to me. |
Great little fryer
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| Review Date: May 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Anita Burns, Corona, CA USA |
| I really like this fryer. Although small, it is just right for the little bit of deep frying I do. It takes less oil than a regular fryer and it does not take up a lot of counter space. It fried my Zucchini perfectly, without smelling up the kitchen. I used peanut oil and it worked beautifully. |
Great!!
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| Review Date: November 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: A. Degenstein, Minot,ND USA |
| I love this fryer! Its just the right size for my kitchen.Its not big and bulky like other fryers. Its easy to clean too. Its a winner in my book! |
Great product for one or two people
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| Review Date: February 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Nancey R. Jones, -N |
I have had this product for a couple of months now, and I have been using it on a very regular basis. First let me say that this size deep fryer is ideal for one or two people, which is why we bought it. If you're frying more than a serving or two of anything or if you're feeding a large crowd or family, it will take several batches and extra time in between for the oil to heat up again: it is NOT made for really heavy use. Definitely keep that in mind before purchasing.
There are only good things to say about this product. It is well-designed and constructed, the non-stick coating on the inside and stainless steel outside make it REALLY simple to clean. It has a nice little pour spout to drain out the oil, then I just set it right in the sink and rinse it out with soap and water (don't submerge it!). The lid comes off so you can clean it, and all of the parts (including the fryer basket) are dishwasher safe. When you're not using it, it's tiny enough to sit on your counter without taking up a lot of space, and it looks nice as a counter top appliance. This way you can just leave the oil in it all the time.
Another thing I love about it is the magnetic cord. It is very easy to unplug, if you try and move the machine while it's plugged in or even touch the cord at all, it's bound to just fall right out. This is a really great safety feature, because if you ever have an accident the electrical connection is closed immediately. I've found that you need to place it where you want it, plug it in, and then don't try to move it while you're cooking. I like that the cord is detachable because I can store it by itself and just leave the fryer on the counter without the clutter of the cord.
I have not had any trouble with this product so far, even with pretty frequent use. The temperature always stays constant, and it heats up fairly quickly because it uses such a small amount of oil. I love the filter in the lid (also washable) because you can just keep the lid closed and that "fried food" smell doesn't fill up the house while you're cooking. Overall, I can recommend this product with 100% confidence. |
Excellent little fryer!
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| Review Date: December 23, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Mrs. Fixit, Big Love Land, USA |
| This little fryer is perfect for our family of 3. We don't fry things often, but when we do it's so easy. Easy to use and clean, and doesn't take up a lot of cupboard space. I guess it wouldn't be good for a larger family, but we love it! |
I Love This Little Fryer
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| Review Date: June 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: K. Brooks, Albuquerque, NM USA |
This is a perfect little fryer for two people. It heats up quickly and holds it temperature very well for a small fryer. The handle on the basket is easy to attach and remove, which makes it easy to put it inside the basket with the power cord for storage. The basket and lid can be put in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. The non-stick interior is not Teflon, but looks almost like a ceramic coating and is very easy to clean. The pouring spout on one corner is surprisingly efficient. Pouring the contents into a funnel with a cheesecloth liner is easy and effectively filters the oil to be saved for another day. I would recommend this fryer to anyone who wants to fry a small batch of food for two people.
Contrary to another review I read here, the exterior is brushed stainless steel, not plastic. And the handle stays in place nicely if you squeeze the metal parts together and insert them into the tab provided. It is a very well made small appliance. |
Gets the job done
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| Review Date: March 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: ESOL Teacher, Silver Spring, MD, USA |
This deep fryer is great for many reasons:
1) First of all, it is small and fits nicely on a crowded kitchen counter. The ONLY way I would recommend positioning it is with the dial facing you, allowing for at least 6 inches of empty space on either side of the fryer. If you are using the basket, this is the only way you can simultaneously reach the basket handle and the lid handle without reaching over the hot oil and burning yourself. (I mention this because some people who wrote negative reviews complained about burning themselves, but you can avoid that by using the fryer in this position.)
2) Secondly, the oil is heated by a heating element that is hidden away under the frying bowl. This means that there is no heating element directly in the oil for food to stick to or get stuck under. Therefore, you can just place your food directly into the frying bowl instead of placing it in the basket first. If you are adept at using wooden utensils (chopsticks, spoons, etc.), you will have no problem getting your food out, and you won't need the basket at all. I HIGHLY recommend using the fryer this way, since in my experience battered (i.e. shrimp) or soft (i.e. tofu) items will stick to the basket, but won't stick to the bottom or sides of the frying bowl. (The basket is useful if you want to fry batches of things that you know won't be sticky. For example, I used it to fry 4 spring rolls at a time, and it worked beautifully.)
3) Thirdly, the lid and filter really do what they are supposed to do. The lid is NOT spring-loaded and not heavy, so opening and closing it is safe and easy. (The lid stays securely on the hinge if put on properly, yet will come off when you need to clean it.) The filter in the lid significantly decreases the odor released into the air. (I say DECREASES, because of course it's not going to totally eliminate it.)
4) Finally, the fryer gets the oil hot enough, and doesn't burn it. Some people have complained about this fryer not getting hot enough, but in my experience it is perfect. Before I used this fryer, I deep-fried with oil in a pot and it was such a hassle to maintain the temperature. I would occasionally overheat the oil and it would burn. This fryer only goes up to 375 degrees, so I always just set it to the highest setting, wait until the light sensor turns green, and then start frying. After a batch of food, I have to wait until the light turns from red back to green, but it's not a problem. I have cooked batches and batches of food for a large party with this fryer and not had any problems with temperature.
Some minor flaws with the fryer are: 1) the temperature dial isn't precise if you want to set it to a temperature that is lower than the max setting; 2) the basket isn't non-stick. However, these flaws don't detract enough from the entire product for me to deduct any stars from my rating. |
Great Frying with just a little oil!!
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| Review Date: October 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Charles Brunt Jr., Carencro, LA |
| Great fryer. I had a larger one that took a 1 1/2 gallons of oil and took up a lot of space. This one doesn't take up much space and only uses about 16 ounces of oil. Have cooked chicken nuggets and fries for the grandchildren and it works just fine. Max temp is 375 and it does just fine. |
Cuisinart Deep Fryer
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| Review Date: January 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Betty, Florida |
| This is a wonderful little appliance for 2 people. My only fault with it is that it is made for right handed people. It's too bad the basket can't be set toward the left or the drain area built on both sides. It is a minor thing as most left handed people have learned to adapt to right handed products. It works wonderful and is a nice size. Easy to clean also. |
If you love fries, you must have this
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| Review Date: February 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Tony Louey, San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Cleaning is easy, just boil water with soap. First, wait 2 hours after the oil has been cooled down, then drain the oil to a bowl. If you think this is too much work, then this product is not for you. For cooking frozen fries bought from supermarkets, this deep fryer is outstanding. For frying everything else, you'll also love this. This is an excellent size, if you need to fry a lot in the same setting, just keep draining products and frying for multiple times. There are lights telling you whether the oil or food is ready or not. If you love fries and don't want to pay for fast food prices, buy it! It'll pay off. |
Compact Fyer
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| Review Date: February 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Peter G. Elston, |
| Being only two of us, we were looking for a deep fryer which would fit our lifestyle. We found this unit, the Cuisinart, on searching Amazon and are very pleased with the choice. It is compact and just the size for one or two people. It is sturdy and the controls are simple. It has a safety cord attached which is connected by magnet. If it is accidentally pulled it parts quickly, thereby preventing a hot oil spill. It is great for French Fries and the like. We recommend it 100%. |
love it
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| Review Date: July 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. A. Lebentritt, |
| I spent a lot of time looking for a deep fryer. This little fryer is perfect for me and it didnt cost me an arm and a leg. French fries and fried zucchini were perfectly brown and crispy. Im glad I bought this model because its exactly what I wanted. |
NICE PRODUCT
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| Review Date: August 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Linda Groah, Greenville, VA |
| LOVE THE FACT THAT IT HAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND LOOKS VERY NICE SITTING ON COUNTER |
Cuisinart Fryer Excellent For 2 People
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| Review Date: January 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Fred Madden, Springboro, OH |
| This little fryer is a great size for the 2 of us. It holds the temp great and so easy to cleanup. Everything about it is well thought out for the consumer. |
Practice deep fryer
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| Review Date: March 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lisbeth Roa Genovez, Atlanta, GA USA |
| I have a family of 3 and is so pratice the size of this deep fryer, I love it!!! |
Great small Deep Fryer!
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| Review Date: June 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: R. Bradley, |
| I really like this little fryer, it's a great replacement for my large fryer that I used when the kids were all home. It looks great, heats up quickly and the rectangle shape and deep basket are just perfect for frying for two. Cleaning this appliance is easy with the removable lid and frying with the lid closed avoids most of the mess associated with deep frying. I'm not real impress with the magnet type plug in but haven't had any problems with it. |
great little fryer
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| Review Date: August 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Discerning in Seattle, Seattle |
| This little fryer actually works! Takes one bottle of peanut oil, instructions and 'status lights' are clear. So useful for making nummy and impressive touches for a meal. And the beignets! oh, my! |
great
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| Review Date: September 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Lady Pendragon, Northern Calif. |
| I like this small deep fryer. It's easy to clean & use. A lot of thought went into it. It's also light weight. I also like the safety precaution of a short cord, to prevent it getting caught and... |
Great and Small
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| Review Date: January 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Caroline, |
| I like this fryer. I fried a lot of Japanese-style food for a family of 4 and there is no oily smell in the house afterwards. It took me a while though. It is all right since I do not want a large appliance on my countertop anyway and that was why I bought it. The fryer is ideal for frying chicken nuggets, shrimp and even Tofu. I gave it 4 stars coz it is really small. It is too small if you are thinking of frying bone-in chicken sich as chicken breast. |
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