Euro-Pro F2000E Cool Touch Deep Fryer

With its 1-1/2-pound capacity, this futuristic-looking deep fryer cooks large portions of all your favorite crispy fried foods, from French fries to apple fritters to beer-battered fish, while eliminating the mess that comes with stovetop frying. The unit has a heavy-duty plastic exterior that stays cool to the touch and keeps the chef safe from burns. A power switch and a thermostat that goes up to 392 degrees F are the only controls on the unit, making it simple to master. The professional 1,500-watt stainless-steel heating element is immersed in the oil so it can better maintain high temperatures when food is placed into the fryer. This keeps your foods from absorbing too much oil and results in a crispier coating on your chicken, onion rings, or other fried foods.

The fryer has a ready light that illuminates when your oil is hot enough for frying. Other perks include a quick-release button to lift its lid, a lid with a viewing window to watch your food cook, and a filter that absorbs oil and prevents it from splattering all over your kitchen. For added convenience, the filter, oil container, and frying basket with handle can all be cleaned in the dishwasher. Euro-Pro offers a one-year limited warranty on this deep fryer. --Cristina Vaamonde