Presto 05464 Dual Basket ProFry Immersion Element Deep Fryer

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Product Features

• Dual-basket electric deep fryer, matte-finish aluminum with black accents
• Spatter-protecting lid, spray-clean grease filter, and magnetic safety cord
• 1800 watts; heats oil up to 375 degrees F
• Removable enameled oil pot, frying baskets, and base are dishwasher-safe
• 14 by 14 by 11 inches; one-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 15 x 12.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000Z6JKA
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #131,965 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fried food is comfort food--think French fries, doughnuts, or shrimp tempura--and almost everyone craves it at some time or another. But it can be kind of messy to make at home. The Presto Dual Basket ProFry electric deep fryer is an easy-to-use, self-contained frying unit, so there's precious little mess. The lid has three sets of slots to accommodate the prongs of the fry basket--two for side-by-side frying and a central set for a one-basket batch—and it can stay on during the frying process to prevent spattering. A grease filter cuts down on the fine spray of oil that can occur with an open-top fryer. The Dual Basket ProFry fits easily on most kitchen countertops, and its neutral, no-nonsense look--gray matte aluminum with black accents--would not be out of place in a working professional kitchen or on a cooking show.

The removable enameled oil pot holds up to twelve cups of oil or six pounds of shortening, and can handle family-size batches of food. The large oblong baskets also accommodate large pieces of meat or fish. A thermostat dial knob allows the oil to be heated up to the optimum frying temperature of 375 degrees F; the immersion element helps recover oil temperature between batches. An indicator light to the left of the thermostat dial goes off when the oil has reached the desired temperature, usually taking about 10 minutes. The frying baskets each have two small hooks on the back that hang over the lip of the unit so that baskets and food can rest at a good angle for efficient draining. The power cord has a magnetic safety connection--if the unit is jostled during cooking, the cord will disconnect, shutting power off immediately. And there's an automatic shut-off function for overheating situations; a reset button in the back will reactivate the unit.

After frying, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before attempting to empty oil. (For more stability, lift the oil pot from opposite corners when removing to empty oil.) Wash the removable pot, fryer lid and frying basket (with removable handle) in warm water with mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge or cloth, or in the dishwasher. The control assembly lifts out for cleaning. It is not immersible; wipe with a damp cloth to clean. The grease filter does not need to be replaced; it can be cleaned with a dish brush under warm running water. The Presto Dual Basket ProFry measures 14 by 14 by 11 inches (basket handles extend an additional 4 inches). Presto guarantees this product with a one-year limited warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe pamphlet is enclosed. --Garland Withers

Product Description

Professional-style fryer in a convenient at-home size. 1800 watt immersion element provides quick preheating and fat oil temperature recovery. Big 12-cup capacity for frying family-size batches in a hurry. Oblong-shaped basket is ideal for large pieces of chicken or fish. With dual basket. Adjustable thermostat for easy selection of a variety of frying temperatures. Signal light lets you know when the oil is ready for frying. Removable heating element and enameled pot for easy cleaning. Cover with filter helps reduce spattering.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Less trips to McDonald's!!, July 14, 2004

By	David R. George "Kathy George" (Perry, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This fryer makes the most delicious fries,my whole family raved about them! I took the advice of the prior reviewer and kept the temperature at 350 degrees instead of the recommended 375 degrees and everything has come out perfect. Fried chicken is so juicy and crispy,it doesn't soak up any oil!.I highly recommend buying this,it is also a snap to clean!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good item at a reasonable price, January 29, 2006

By	T. J. R. (Ohio) - See all my reviews

Produced crispy foods quickly but be careful not to overload it.
You must use a lightly used electrical circuit or it can trip the breaker. It takes a long time to heat up but recovers after the first batct quickly for a frier this large. I recommend it.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dazed and Confused!!, September 9, 2005

By	Carol A. Tutor - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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After reading mostly rave reviews on this fryer, I ordered it with great anticipation. I should have heeded the other reviews and purchased a different fryer. Taking the advice of several reviewers, I tried keeping the temperature at 350 degrees instead of 375 while frying battered fish in one basket and french fries in the other one. The fish stuck to it's basket and the fries were brown and soggy. So, I tried the same scenario with the temp at 375. The fish still stuck to the basket; the fries were still brown and soggy. Even tried the "twice-fried" method for the fries with no significant improvement in the crispness factor. I was also disappointed with the long cooking time as another reviewer noted.

After a VERY LONG, tiring and trying cooking experience, I scrambled for my old faithful large pot, piled in Crisco and lovingly dropped in the rest of the fish. Ta-Da!! PERFECTION! Needless to say, I am giving away this frying fiasco.