If you have a greater amount of oil, it just takes longer to come back to
temperature when you drop the food in. I think that is my present problem.

I tried my Presto with less oil, but the poor quality of the temperature
control spoiled the day.

Lenny


"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Abe wrote:
>
> > >Can anyone recommend an electric deep fryer? I want to fry oysters. I
have a
> > >presto unit from the 60's, but the temperature control isn't very good.
I
> > >can't stabilize at the desired 375 degrees.
> > Simple is best. Get a Fry Daddy. The more expensive fryers are not
> > worth it IMO.
>
> I agree with the simplicity angle, but I thought the Fry Daddy was just
two small
> to do any amount of deep frying at a time. You need more than just a
reliable
> thermostat. You need enough oil that it doesn't instantly lose so much
heat when
> things are cooked that the temperature immediately drops. The Fry Daddy
uses only
> 4 cups of oil. That may be economical but I am unsure about the results,
except
> for single servings.
>
> I have had a T Fel deep fryer for about 15 years now. It works great.
>
>