Can anyone recomment 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.

Thanks,

Lenny

Abe > wrote in
:

>>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.


Visit:

http://www.gopresto.com/products/pro...hp?stock=06003

A great product, imho. Found at Sears for $39.99999999999999

Andy

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.

"Abe" > wrote in message
...
> >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.
>

Yes, simple IS best. So unless you are frying on a daily basis, a 4qt sauce
pan and a good thermometer are all you need for deep frying. This will
require attention on your part, regulating the temperature yourself instead
of depending on a thermostat, but you did mean to stay there and pay
attention anyway, didn't you?

--Rich

In article t>,
"Lenny Abbey" > wrote:

> Can anyone recomment 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.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lenny

I bought an inexpensive Fry Daddy, cup capacity, no temp. control.

Works for me, but one of my co-workers is trying to get me to move to
the next size up with the glass lid and temp. control. ;-) She says she
uses it to make soup and rice too.

If your kitchen is as cramped as mine is, a multi-use gadget is a GOOD
thing.
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article >,
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.

To date, I agree. ;-)

Everything I've used it for so far is awesome.

Om -> munching deep fried oriental dumplings with a soy/oyster sauce dip
today.......
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article t>,
says...
> Can anyone recomment 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.
>
>
>

Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
thermometer.

--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

Peter A wrote:
> In article t>,
> says...
> > Can anyone recomment 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.
> >
> >
> >
>
> Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
> thermometer.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken
> Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

Oster immersion deep fryer. 3 litter oil, good temp. control.
Peter A wrote:
> In article t>,
> says...
> > Can anyone recomment 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.
> >
> >
> >
>
> Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
> thermometer.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken
> Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

> wrote in message
oups.com...

> Oster immersion deep fryer. 3 litter oil, good temp. control.

Yes, that looks like a good fryer to have if you are frying often, but if
you only fry once a month or less, the saucepan and thermometer work just
fine.


--Rich

On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:31:23 +0000, Peter A wrote:

> In article t>,
> says...
>> Can anyone recomment 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.
>>
>>
>>
>
> Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
> thermometer.

Absolutely! And if you don't have a thermometer..just remove the pan from
heat source as you see the fry product coming along too rapidly.

In article >,
jay > wrote:

> On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:31:23 +0000, Peter A wrote:
>
> > In article t>,
> > says...
> >> Can anyone recomment 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
> > thermometer.
>
> Absolutely! And if you don't have a thermometer..just remove the pan from
> heat source as you see the fry product coming along too rapidly.

But that is so messy!!!
Splatters grease all over the stove. :-(

I have no regrets with the little Presto fry daddy.
No temp control but it's really not needed.

And no splattery mess.

And it was only around 20 bucks.
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

I think that this is a small version of the one I already have.

Lenny


"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Abe > wrote in
> :
>
> >>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.
>
>
> Visit:
>
> http://www.gopresto.com/products/pro...hp?stock=06003
>
> A great product, imho. Found at Sears for $39.99999999999999
>
> Andy

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.
>
>

I have not tried the pan and thermometer yet. I am afraid that the shallow
depth of the oil in the pan will allow the thermometer to touch the bottom,
thereby providing a false reading.

Lenny


"Rich" > wrote in message
...
>
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>
> > Oster immersion deep fryer. 3 litter oil, good temp. control.
>
> Yes, that looks like a good fryer to have if you are frying often, but if
> you only fry once a month or less, the saucepan and thermometer work just
> fine.
>
>
> --Rich
>
>

Lenny Abbey wrote:

> 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.

It would naturally take longer to get the oil back up to temperature, but the
thing is that with more oil you don't get as big a plunge in temperature when
you out stuff in it. If the temperature is dropping too much you are putting in
too much food for the amount of oil. Lower oil temperature means greasier
food.

On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 23:53:44 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:

> In article >,
> jay > wrote:

>> >
>> > Save your money. All you need is a proper size saucepan and a frying
>> > thermometer.
>>
>> Absolutely! And if you don't have a thermometer..just remove the pan from
>> heat source as you see the fry product coming along too rapidly.
>
> But that is so messy!!!
> Splatters grease all over the stove. :-(
>
> I have no regrets with the little Presto fry daddy.
> No temp control but it's really not needed.
>
> And no splattery mess.
>
> And it was only around 20 bucks.

It does splatter some but not much. Tall wall pan 1/3 full of oil. I
don't reuse oil. But nothing wrong with fry daddy if it works for you. The
pan I use cost more than 20$. We try not to fry too often..but I love
fried foods, especially oysters.

"Lenny Abbey" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>I have not tried the pan and thermometer yet. I am afraid that the shallow
> depth of the oil in the pan will allow the thermometer to touch the
> bottom,
> thereby providing a false reading.
>
> Lenny
>

I've used this one for years.

http://www.shop.com/op/~TAYLOR_PRECI...-prod-20308918

The clip works just fine to keep the thermometer positioned properly in the
pan. Oh, and I don't use any "shallow depth" oil. The pan I use is a 5qt
aluminum Windsor-style that I bought at a restaurant supply house. About
three quarts of oil make a depth of nearly four inches with plenty of
headroom to allow for the volume of the food. My results are excellent. Of
course I watch the temp of the oil very carefully, and follow the age-old
advice of frying in small batches to avoid dropping the temperature of the
oil too much when the food is placed in the oil.

The trouble with the cheap fryers with no temperature controls is they will
not properly cook America's most popular deep-fried food, French fries. As
I'm sure you know, these need to be fried twice at different temperatures.
The saucepan/thermometer does this job just fine.


--Rich

Can I do deep frying with a heavy gage aluminum pot (4.5 qt)?

Lenny


"Lenny Abbey" > wrote in message
k.net...
> Can anyone recomment 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.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lenny
>
>