A deep fryer makes life more festive. Dutch bitterballen with drinks, a tasty portion of fries and even homemade oliebollen: all perfect for the deep fryer. Curious about the best deep fryers and what to look out for? MediaMarkt lists it for you.
A good deep fryer fries your snacks nice and crispy. But that’s not the only thing to consider. Have you thought about the following?
Deep fryers come in all shapes and sizes. To check whether the fryer is large enough for your needs, look at the maximum capacity of the frying basket. This shows how many snacks you can fry at once, indicated in kilograms or litres. A capacity of 600 grams to 1.5 kilograms is suitable for households of 1 to 2 people. An added bonus: such a fryer is nice and compact. For a household of 3 to 4 people, a capacity of 3 litres is sufficient. Do you have a large family or like frying for friends and family? Then we have fryers with a capacity of up to 5 litres.
When you’re frying with hot oil, safety is especially important. All fryers are equipped with a handle that stays cool during frying. Want extra protection? Choose a fryer that also stays cool on the outside. This is indicated by ‘cool-wall insulation’. In addition, we have fryers with overheat protection, which switches the fryer off if it gets too hot.
Another important aspect is whether you can easily replace the oil. Prefer to avoid hassle? Then choose a fryer with a removable inner pan. This makes changing the oil much simpler. Some fryers have a filtration system that keeps the oil cleaner for longer. A pan with a cool zone also helps with this. Prefer not to replace oil at all? Then go for an air fryer.
A fryer that’s easy to clean saves a lot of time. For example, choose a fryer with removable parts, such as the inner pan and lid. You can then clean these separately without having to scrub the whole appliance. Also check whether the parts are dishwasher safe. Finally, there are fryers that make it even easier. A good non-stick coating prevents food residues on the bottom, and a cool zone prevents burnt particles from building up. That way, frying stays fun and you need to clean less often.
A fryer can do much more than just fry these days. Our range includes fryers with extra features. Think of an odour filter that significantly reduces the typical ‘fried food smell’, a built-in digital timer or an adjustable thermostat. And how about a sustainable fryer from Tefal that automatically stores and filters used oil for the next round?
