DeLonghi D455DZ Dual Zone 3-Pound Capacity Deep Fryer

Check Your Recipes, and frozen french fries bag, before ordering this (or any) Deep Fryer! This fryer will heat oil only to 360 degrees farenheit.

I was very disappointed to realize (after I received the unit, of course) I needed 400 degrees for my chicken wings and 375 degrees for tempura! I did try cooking the wings at 360 anyway but was disappointed with the results. Yes, they cooked but even keeping the food in the oil longer did not improve the overall crispiness.

Because of the DeLonghi's temperature limitations I down graded my review to 3 stars. Otherwise it would have been 4 or 5.

If 360 will work for your recipes/frozen foods than I recommend this unit. It does not take up a large amount of counter space - in fact its quite slim. Easy to use, clean up WAS easy! Convenient spout for draining the oil! But, don't think for a minute that the filters will eliminate an oil smell in the kitchen...the top is open when you first...Read more

The unit is a GREAT kitchen tool. BUT customer service is blunt and poor --- although I live 200+ miles from a 'service center' they curtly demanded I call the center and deliver it to them. The unit stopped heating beyond 135F after a few uses and needs either a thermostat or better a new heating element. REDICULOUS. I will not purchase any DeLonghi product again after experiencing their customer service office.

It's better than I thought it would be. I looked all over and read many reviews.
A friend of mine has the Waring Pro and thought I would get it until I saw the Delonghi, read the reviews and saw the PRICE! Great savings over the Waring. This fryer does it all!

I made eggrolls, shrimp and chicken all in the sameday. Everything was crisp and delicious and non-greasy. Clean up was very simple. Most parts dishwasher safe.