Maxi-Matic EDF-3500 Elite Gourmet 3-1/2-Quart Deep Fryer, Stainless Review

I got this fryer as a free gift! Upon opening the box I was not intially impressed with it.
But now that I have been using it regularly for some months and it does have some short comings.I dont think I will go back to frying the old fashion way with a pot and temp. gauge.I am considering buying a second one for frying pastries only.Below I have listed the pros and cons I have run into while using this fryer.

CONS:
1.The wire backet has a handle that is designed to distach from the wire basket.When dealing with HOT oil, this was an accident waiting to happened and not worth the risk.My solution was to take the wire basket to a welding shop and have the handle perminately welded to the basket!

2.The white lettering denoting the tempature settings ect. is not permanent. The first time I cleaned this fryer with just dishwashing washing liquid and water.The white lettering wiped right off, never to be seen from again!!!! I have'nt thought of a solution yet to replace the white lettering.Because the white lettering wiped off the first time I cleaned it I'm only giving this fryer 4 stars,else I would have given it 5 stars.

3.It takes 20 minutes to heat up to it's maximum tempature of 375 degrees.

4.This fryer has a break away electric cord.The kind that uses magnets to hold the plug in the socket.
I personally find this a nuisance.Because sometimes the cord will break away due to slight movement.


PROS:
1.Using a tempature gauge I was able to confirm that this fryer when set to it's maximum tempature of 375 degrees.Does in fact reach 375 degrees with no problem.So far I have used it to fry french fries,onion rings,chicken wings,country fried steak and it's done an excellent job on all of them.

2.This fryer has a timer.I have'nt found any other fryers less than $100 that have a timer.Even the table top commerical fryers that cost upwards of $400 dont have timers.Though I have never used it.I think it's good to have.Even the double tank version they sell dont have a timer.

3.It dismantles without tools easily, making it easy to clean.




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Product Description:
Enjoy a variety of delicious foods quick and easy with elite by Maxi-Matic's 3-1/2-quart stainless steel immersion deep fryer with viewing window in lid. Features include a stainless steel body, adjustable thermostat, timer, power indicator light, removable, replacable filter, removable basket with cool touch handle and 1500-watt of power for flash frying.

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Aroma ADF-212 Smart Fry XL Digital Dual Basket Deep Fryer Review

I was formerly a professional cook.I worked in restaurants and catering for 17 years.A person gets spoiled cooking with good equipment at work.It can be disappointing to go home and try to cook with standard household equipment, both in efficiency and results.I try to buy the best kitchen equipment I can afford.

When I chose this fryer, I deliberated for days.When it arrived and I examined the device, I was pretty sure I had chosen wisely.The heating elements and mechanisms reminded me of a small scale restaurant quality fryer.

The first time we used it, we had a fish fry for 6 people with fried pickles, onion rings, and ocean perch.Awesome!I was not disappointed.The unit worked flawlessly.The unit comes with two half baskets and a single large basket which were perfect for the different combinations of items we were frying.Our batters were fried crip, the unit maintained good temps, there was no burning, heat was evenly distributed, clean up was easy.

One side note, frying in your home will make your home smell like KFC or Long John Silvers, depending on what you are frying.It will linger for days.I use it outside on the deck to avoid this problem.

The construction is simple and the unit is fairly attractive if you like the look of professional grade stainless equipment.You can't go wrong with this one!Buy it.Buy it now.What are you waiting for? :)

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Product Description:
Skip the restaurant and make your favorite fried dishes at home with the sleek stainless steel Aroma Smart Fry XL. The dual-basket design lets you cook up to 4 pounds of a single dish, or cook two separate dishes side by side.With extra-large capacity, glass monitoring window and easy-to-use digital controls (includes 10 automatic settings) your meals are both simple and delicious.Includes two charcoal filters, one extra large basket and two regular frying baskets.

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