Fancy some fries, chicken wings, and the like? A deep fryer saves you a trip to the snack bar. But not every appliance is suitable for everyday use. In this article, we'll show you what to look for when buying a deep fryer.
1. Better an air fryer
First, you should consider whether you really need a traditional deep fryer or whether you'd rather invest in a modern air fryer. The cooking results are identical, but the air fryer uses minimal oil (or even no oil at all, depending on the dish). The resulting food is therefore much healthier. And the fries still turn out crispy and the fried chicken wings are nice and juicy. At the same time, you save yourself the hassle of disposing of the old frying oil – it's not allowed to be poured down the drain. If you want to dispose of the old oil with the general waste, you'll need a suitable container.
Another advantage: With the air fryer, you can do more than just fry. It functions like a mini oven, so you can also cook vegetables, prepare casseroles, or bake muffins.
2. Size of the cooking chamber
How many people do you want to serve? The more people, the larger the maximum capacity of the fryer basket (or cooking chamber) should be. The capacity is usually given in grams or liters.
There are appliances with a cooking space of only two liters – perfect for singles, but not enough for families. If you usually cook for three to five people, a cooking space of approximately five to six liters is recommended. es Smart Cooking Hot Air Fryer 5.5 l For example, it offers enough space for six rolls, fries as a side dish for four to five people, or even four chicken legs.
3. High wattage
The more watts the deep fryer has, the faster it heats up and the better the cooking results. We recommend deep fryers with a power of 1,800 watts or more.
4. PFOA-free
Most deep fryers have a non-stick coating. Make sure it's free of the harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). You can learn more about the health risks of PFOA directly from Federal Environment Agency .
5. Easy cleaning
Nobody wants to spend hours cleaning the appliance after a meal. Therefore, the cooking basket and other parts, such as the individual inserts, should be dishwasher-safe – as is the case with the Smart Cooking Hot Air Fryer 5.5 l : Simply pull the cooking basket out of the fryer and put it in the dishwasher.
6. Smart Cooking function
A so-called smart cooking function on deep fryers is more than just a nice-to-have. We'll show you what's possible using our smart Smart Cooking 5.5 l Air Fryer : The smart fryer is integrated into your home Wi-Fi and can be controlled via a smartphone app. While the rolls bake golden brown in the air fryer, you can calmly set the living room table without having to watch them – your phone will send you an audio signal when the programmed baking time has elapsed. The connection to a huge online recipe collection is also really practical: If you're running out of recipe ideas or are a complete beginner when it comes to cooking, you can log into the app after switching on the air fryer. free Tuya app and browse the online recipe collection. The recipes are explained in detail, and the cooking process can be started with a simple click in the app. The fryer then automatically sets the temperature and time appropriate for the recipe, conjuring up perfect cooking results.
