Price: $38.99
(as of Oct 28, 2024 18:49:15 UTC - Details)

Make delicious deep fried foods fast and easy—crispy french fries, onion rings, chicken, shrimp and more. FryDaddy® electric deep fryer maintains the ideal frying temperature automatically with no controls to set. With an efficient 4:4 oil-to-food ratio, fry four servings of french fries in just four cups of oil, and enjoy the added benefits of quick preheat time and fast oil temperature recovery. The heat resistant lift-and-drain scoop also serves foods after frying. Cleanup is easy with the PFAS-free ceramic nonstick surfaces inside and out. If desired, the snap-on lid secures oil for reuse without spills or odor. The convenient swing-up handle makes FryDaddy® easy to carry and store.
COMPACT KITCHEN DEEP FRYER: Perfect for small spaces, this Presto deep fryer makes four servings of french fries with just four cups of oil, making it an efficient and space-saving addition to any kitchen.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Maintain the proper frying temperature effortlessly with this Presto deep fryer, ensuring your favorite foods like shrimp, chicken, and onion rings come out crispy and delicious every time.
CERAMIC NONSTICK, PFAS-FREE SURFACE: The ceramic nonstick surface inside and out is not only PFAS-free but also ensures easy cleaning after each use, so your kitchen stays mess-free.
HANDY SCOOP FOR EASY SERVING: The included fry scoop allows you to lift, drain, and serve fried foods with ease, making family meals or snacks quick and convenient.
QUICK PREHEAT & OIL TEMPERATURE RECOVERY: This deep fryer offers a fast preheat time and excellent oil temperature recovery, allowing you to fry foods efficiently without long wait times.
DURABLE & EASY TO STORE: Made from heavy cast aluminum, this Presto deep fryer is built to last. The compact design, swing-up handle, and snap-on lid make it easy to store and transport, while preventing spills and odors.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for frying
Review: The Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer is a reliable and efficient appliance for frying enthusiasts. Its compact design is perfect for small kitchens, and it heats oil quickly, ensuring crispy results with minimal waiting time. The 4-cup capacity is suitable for family meals, while the built-in handle makes it easy to lift and drain. The non-stick surface simplifies cleanup, and the fryer uses just the right amount of oil for healthier frying. Overall, it’s a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy homemade fried foods with ease.

Reviewer: Monica007
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great
Review: Purchased for our Rv life, it was a perfect size and it works great. Worth the purchase!!

Reviewer: RJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love, Love it!!
Review: I recently tried the Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black, and I’m impressed! One of the standout features is its versatility. Not only can it function as a deep fryer, but it also doubles as a frying pan, making it incredibly convenient for various cooking styles.What I love most is the no-spill, no-mess design. It contains splatter really well, which means less cleanup afterward. Speaking of cleanup, the non-stick surface makes it a breeze to wash—definitely a huge plus in my book!Where has this been all my life? If you’re looking for a reliable kitchen tool that combines functionality and ease, I highly recommend giving this one a try!

Reviewer: Kris Weeks
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A little smaller than what I expected
Review: It was a little smaller than what I expected, but it serves the purpose I needed it for. It was very easy to clean and gets hot quickly, it has an easy to work cord and is perfect for cooking for a couple of people.

Reviewer: Susanna J
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Almost perfect! So glad I bought it!
Review: Buying this fry daddy was the best kitchen appliance purchase decision I've made! Before I bought this, I was using a rectangular basket style deep fryer, a smaller scale version of a fast food restaurant style deep fryer. What I didn't like about that one is that the heating element was in the oil, and cleaning it was a nightmare, plus the oil would get sticky and gum up on the sides above the oil line. The fry daddy doesn't have that problem though because it's got a really good non-stick interior, so after I pour the oil out, all I need to do is wipe it with a paper towel and it's good to go! Also since the lid is air tight, it doesn't oxidize so quickly when it's being stored - bonus!There's only two things I would like to see improved. The first is that there's a small L shape where the power cord meets the magnetic connector, and to make sure you're plugging it in straight, you have to turn it so that it's facing up, otherwise the cord will push against the counter top and make it not line up right. The 2nd thing I'd change is the alignment of the handle. It bothers me that the connector isn't located just below where the handle connects to the body, because where it is currently, you have to be careful of how you pour the oil out, otherwise it can run down the side into the connector and you've got to clean that out.But that's it, otherwise it's perfect! oh, and if you've read other reviews were people were saying the lid melted, it's probably because they didn't realize that the lid is not made with high temp resistant nylon, like cooking spatulas spatulas are, so they probably thought it was ok to put a plastic lid on a pot that's hot enough to...well...melt plastic.

Reviewer: Jeff A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Simple to use, inexpensive small batch deep fryer.
Review: The Presto fry daddy is a very simple, convenient, easy to use counter top deep fryer. I recently purchased this newer version, but this has been my experience after years of use in my kitchen with the older versions. I don't seem much change in design but maybe some minor improvements...Pros:1. Easy to use and setup for small batch deep frying.2. Not hard to clean if you clean within a day of cooking, and you're mindful of the outside of the pot where the electrical components are.3. Perfect size for one to two people.4. Presto (fry daddy/fry baby) deep fryers have been around a long time and have proven to be a reliable, popular, and simple to use deep fryer (I've owned a fry daddy and fry granpappy for years myself).5. The small platform makes it easy to store in your cabinet.6. I don't get grease splatter all over my range top by using a Dutch oven to deep fry on my stove.Cons:1. Grease splatter. Not terrible but you will always get some splatter around the unit when frying, especially if you drop foods into the hot grease that have a high moisture content. I use a large aluminum pizza pan under mine to help keep splatter off my countertops while cooking, and clean up soon after the unit has cooled. I haven't myself, but you also may want to try a splatter screen.2. No temperature control. I spent a lot of time in Tampa Florida in my youth and like to cook Ebor City devil crab rolls, which are basically a relatively thick crab meat croquette with lots of Cuban and Italian spices. I've found these need to be cooked at frying temp of no more than 325F to get the center heated right and the breaded outside browned correctly. Unfortunately, all the Fry Daddy, Fry Baby, Fry Granpappy temps are too high to cook these seafood delicacies correctly. It would be great if I could just turn down the heat down by 50 to 75 F to cook my favorite seafood dish. I even bought a second (less convenient) deep fryer, mainly to cook my beloved crab rolls. Come On Presto! Not Everything Needs to be Cooked at 375 degrees F.3. 1. Not good for large batches of fried food. Get the Fry Granpappy for large batches.4. Sides of unit gets hot so don't try to move until relatively cool.Recommendations:1, Again, this is a very simple and easy to use deep fryer, that can easily accommodate enough food for two adults (maybe even a 3rd or 4th depending on how much fried food you're planning on serving), just don't expect to cook for large gatherings.2. Put a large pizza pan or your largest cookie sheet under the unit when frying to keep countertop splatter to a minimum.3.Don't use the deep fryer as a long term storage container for used oil. I recommend straining the oil through a fine mesh sieve after cooking and the oil has cooled enough to handle, then storing in a container in the fridge. Those little bits of burnt breading, etc. will effect the flavor of your used oil after a time. If you are going to fry again within a few days, no problem, but don't just use the deep fryer as and oil storage container. Using some recently used oil again won't have any noticeable effect on the flavor of your fried food as long as you dont let the burnt bits set too long. Also, never fry any "turf" (land) meat or veggies in oil you previously used to fry "surf" (ocean). You can reuse fish grease to fry more seafood, just never fry "turf: with previously used "surf" grease. Should be okay though to fry "surf" with "turf" grease. REGARDLESS, Don't used your Fry Daddy as a Long Term Grease Storage Container.4. (Can't stress this enough) Please let your deep fryer cool to a safe temperature before trying to move, save the used oil, or clean. Hot oil/grease is VERY DANGEROUS. This is a relatively safe deep fryer but very basic and you still be dealing with a HOT POT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE OIL. Be very careful!Conclusion: Worth the money. No unneeded bells and whistles. Temp control would be great.

Reviewer: Lulu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fry Daddy
Review: Hands down this is the best deep fryer. Safe to use, just plug in and wait for oil to come to temp. It never gets too hot. Easy to clean, and use. It has a lid so you can reuse your oil, cover and save right in the Fry Daddy. Been using this specific model for 10+ years.

Reviewer: D & MJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have been researching mini deep fryers for months. All I wanted was a small, uncomplicated fryer that didn’t require lots of oil and was easy to clean. Then I came across the Fry Daddy - the size looked perfect but it seemed like such a basic unit compared to the other more “fancy” deep fryers. For example the Fry Daddy has no temperature control dial and no wire basket. So I went to the manufacturer’s website and watched their video and learned that the temperature is perfectly controlled. The oil heats up and maintains a steady perfect temperature for deep frying. The reason there is no wire basket is that wire baskets take up area in the unit AND are very messy when removed, oil drips all over the place. That made perfect sense to me. Then I moved onto online reviews starting with America’s Test Kitchen whom I normally trust but they gave it such an awful review that I decided to read some of the comments and so many people who owned the Fry Daddy said otherwise, they were upset that ATK was recommending the fancier brands and not giving the FD credit where credit was due. I agreed, ATK can be very snobbish in their reviews. They also made fun of the plastic spoon that comes with the FD - take it from me - IT WORKS. Sure it will melt if you leave it in boiling oil! But it works just fine to remove cooked food. They also did not consider the mess factor of a wire basket and made derogatory comments about the absence of that. Next, I watched video reviews by “real” everyday people - and the more I watched the more I knew this was the fryer I wanted. The day it arrived I deep fried fresh cod in batter (homemade) and also some large shrimp. I was able to fry 3 thick pieces of fish in one batch and all 8 shrimp at once. I knew the minute I took the fish out to drain on paper towels that the fish was NOT oily! I was thrilled. This proves that the oil IS maintained at the perfect temperature for frying. The fryer uses only 4 cups of oil. You can store the oil in the unit (it comes with a plastic lid - only seal once the oil is completely cooled down) but I didn’t do that because we don’t deep fry that often. So I strained it and poured it into a clean jar to reuse another time. Cleanup was A BREEZE! A gentle wash with dish soap (not submerged of course) and dried with paper towels. The unit is non-stick which makes cleaning even easier. This small unassuming little fryer is perfect for a couple or small family. It takes up very little room and if you’re buying it in the US it is very affordable. I think it is worth every CAD$ I paid for it on Amazon.

Reviewer: Geraldo Ruy Simões e Silva
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A fritadeira é pequena.

Reviewer: BGA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy buena freidora, me sorprendio la calidad y lo rapida y ahorradora de aceite puede ser, es facil de limpiar deja los alimento crujientes y bien cocidos y es de muy buena calidad la recomiendo, esta es la freidora no lo dudes

Reviewer: Monica S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El mejor producto que he tenido en freidora, fácil de limpiar, fácil de almacenar, su cucharón es muy útil. 10 de 10

Reviewer: Sclaffer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: My wife has used one of these for over 20 years! She mainly cooks frozen French fries which she first thaws then carefully dries. The temperature control is automatic, factory set and works perfectly. We use peanut oil and when heating she puts in one fry which will float to the surface when hot enough to cook then she adds a premeasured quantity of fries which take about eight minutes to be ready. More convenient than using the oven. Just let the frier cool, cover and store in the 'fridge with the oil in it. The magnetic cord improves safety. This new unit will likely be the last we will need.John T.