I have to say, I have watched lots of different types of review videos when I was thinking about buying whatever products and this one was great. It was something about the way you went into certain details and explained each thing and took the thing apart which I wish that other people who do reviews on other products would do a better job at. Thanks!
What nobody seems to add into their reviews about this t-fal fryer is this. The top of the plastic oil container is not affixed so when you remove the plug and go to pour the oil into the metal pan if you slip or try to pour it too fast the top comes right off and oil flies every fu...ng place.
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review, I have ordered this fryer in the UK, based on this review as you answered every question I had on it . It's really appreciated. Happy trying .. Val
thank you. I'm just deciding on a deep fryer for my little empanada business in NYC. looks good.. like the automatic temp control and of course and the clean up and filtration oil storage feature. very helpful,
Thank you for taking the time to review this product as I am looking at this one or the Waring ProDF280. Some people asked some very great questions but you have not answered any of them. Maybe you could take the time to do so. As a Recap, here are their questions as well as mine. 1} [by TomM] I see that this video was posted in October 2017, is your deep fryer still performing well? Not leaking when you are draining the oil into the oil bin? 2) [by lexwaldez] How is it with the smell inside the house? Better than pan frying or no difference? My Question would be what is the recovery time like. Meaning oil is up to temp, you place the food in and the time for it to get back up to full heat? Again, thank you for taking the time out of your life to share your thoughts and making this video on this product.
Thanks very much for the review - so useful to see its size in relation to other things, and how it's used. The oil filtration system is demonstrated and explained from 6'45". May I suggest you put your camera on a tripod so that you have both hands free at certain moments, and that you clear a space around the item you're reviewing as clutter is distracting and seems to make it harder for you to find a space to put fryer parts down - I kept wondering if there was a part of the fryer there that I should be looking at.
Thank you for the review. I think you did a great job. perhaps you can get a tripod or something to hold the camera I would love to have seen you pour the oil in. Even with that I think you did an excellent job. Henry
In the video you're mentioning that you need to use two hands to get the basket and lid on the frying pan. However, in the oil well there is a small rectangular metal hook. On the basket there's a small metal ring. You should be able to hang the basket on this hook. The you can get the lid and put it on the frying pan. Afterwards you can lift the basket a bit and the lower it into the oil. Hope this helps to make your life easier!
I have this very unit. Love it. It all works as advertised except it never actually gets to 375. Is it defective? The highest temp seems adequate I.e. the food isn’t greasy but I’d still prefer a higher temp for the second fry for French fries.
Thanks for all of the info. Just placed my order for one. Replacing our little fry baby with this unit. Still trying to get an idea on the pre-heat time. The fry baby took 15 mins to heat up. If you can give me an idea on the pre--heat time let me know. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ✌🏻
It's basically combining the best things from a coffee filter, a deep fryer, a sink and it disassembles easily The one thing i wonder though is if the lid is helpful against the frying smell that usually haunts home frying efficionatos
that looks amazing imma get me and my mom one. for years shes been filtering the oil by hand with a siv and coffee filters 😂 oil cleanup and filtering is the worst part about deep fryingl. the only bad part is it seems to work so good id wanna fry everything. that could be deliciously dangerous 😂
Did you get one? How do you and your mom like it? I got 1 in 2019 for $94.85 off Amazon. I ended up giving it to my best friend, just because. Now that I want this unit again I see the cost is now $139. It's on sale for $114 as of the day of this comment. 🤬🤭
I had mine leak the first use after draining. Not sure if it was too much oil going in or if the screw plug was loose. Overall, it’s a great product though
I just want to add an update. My unit was purchased Feb '21 and does NOT have a temp safety drain as shown in this video. You must wait for oil to cool before filtering..instructions say Wait 3 Hrs!! As others have commented, the lower oil container is a 2 piece tub. The top is removable and as such can leak if you are not careful. Lastly..mine only reaches 355, but works great.
@@E_mailMeLater i think mine is the same size. Also be careful not to fill the fryer past the MAX mark, as that is also the max amount of oil the plastic tub can hold. Still working great and we are happy with it!
Are you able to get your device up to 374 degrees? I was only able to measure the temperature to 362 degrees and that was only at the very top of the oil, the temperature near the bottom of the device was quite cooler than at the surface, I can't explain why that is.
Your narration gives me a Jerry Seinfeld/Howard Cosell vibe. :-) It's 4.5 years later, and I'm considering buying one. It does seem a bit big, but the frozen fish fillets I buy would require a basket this big.
hi i want to ask about oil reusing after filtration for how many times or i just keep using the filtered oil until it going less then i refill it with new fresh oil
Mina Lucas it’s a personal preference thing, I’ve seen cooking web sites that say 3 times. I re-use mine until the food no longer tastes right. I don’t have a deep fryer that filters the oil. So I just scoop the bits out of mine and use it again. I’ll no doubt catch flack from the foodies on here for my lazy cleaning method lol. I’ll also catch flack for saying I’ve used the same oil 10 times. I’m a heathen or something I guess. I also leave the oil in my fryer. Yet another point the foodies will have a conniption over lol. Now, that last one might be a valid point for them I dunno if it’s just bad Etiquette or bad bad. But I’ve never had bubble guts or bathroom problems. If the oils rancid my fries or chicken taste like food from MickieDees. That’s when I know it’s time to properly dispose of my oil and start fresh lol.
I find that emptying the plastic oil container is difficult. It is very shallow, so like carrying a tray of liquid. When you pour the oil back into the pan it is difficult to control the flow. I am not yet sure how to safely pour the old oil into a bottle to discard it.
I have a question about the ultimate T-Fal deep fryer. I've been using it this entire week. Today, I just got done frying some chicken. While I was hand washing it I found some leftover crumbs and other small particle of food that got into the filter and I have no way of getting those particles out because the filter is sealed. Is there a way I can remove the crud inside my filter? Help!
The deep fryer is good so far. I've had it for three years. But now that the batteries of the timer are weak, there is a problem. The timer does not stop beeping even when the fryer is disconnected from the power supply. For days. And I cannot find a battery compartment. Why does a device that runs on AC power anyway have to have an additional battery to work properly?
Excellent video ... however the most important concern of this product is the transfer and storage of the oil (afterall thats its usp!) ... you covered everything else so well but disappointingly didn't show the transfer of the oil ,my advice next time buy a tripod 😉
he totally went over what the oil box switch does. the bottom plastic container is locked unless it is on the oil box switch which unlocks it and lets you pull it out
@@cliffcarlo180 Your "Doh!" is rude. Anyway, some places (countries or locally within countries) strongly encourage you to dispose of containers of oil separately and NOT in general waste. If you go to a tip (which in Britain are wordily called "household waste and recycling centres") there are special containers for the oil. Some local authorities enforce the "encouragement" with inspections and fines, although I haven't yet heard of any instance of someone being fined specifically re oil disposal. So, it's a good idea to check with your local authority about disposal.
@@prva9347 Not rude at all if you read the local "Household waste and recycling centre" literature. As long as the container is no larger than 3Ltrs. This amount is classed as "Domestic" anything larger will be classed as "Commercial" and should be disposed of accordingly.
@@cliffcarlo180 My understanding of "Doh!" is that it's an expression of surprise and consternation in response to an idiotic comment, so if you say that to someone it's being rude (unless you meant it as a joke or affectionately, which is possible to discern in real life, face to face). Your local literature differs from my local literature, and our local literature between us probably differs from other people's. I originally posted to point out that it can be disposed of at the tip.
@@prva9347 The expression or exclamation of the word Doh is often used or replaces the alternative salutation lol. The differential term is widely expressed as a vernacular of surprise. The universal understanding of the term or terms therein is never used as an insult either deliberately or coincidently. Sacre Bleu Mon Ami.
I’ve owned this model and unfortunately the weakest part is the switch (cheap plastic piece) Ours broke within the first year leaving the function to drain useless
I wonder what that other reviewer did to burn the hole through the plastic container, plus wreck the little metal circular thing in the pan? I wonder if was in a hurry to use it, and didn't read the instructions carefully, overconfident, etc.?
I would like to introduce fried foods to my diet and was interested in purchasing this unit. The reasons I finally decided to go with another fryer (Krups KJ502D51) is due to several reasons. I see that the depth of the oil is fairly shallow and the top of the food is barely covered. This is due to the amount of oil the plastic container at the bottom can hold. I want a deep fryer, not a shallow fryer. The cost of the T-fal is quite a bit more due to the built in filtration system, which I believe will be/is its Achilles heel, in terms of long term reliability and limiting the amount of oil you can fry with. I am pretty lazy, but it does not take that much effort to filter the oil back into a container with a mesh screen. So for those reasons I will not be purchasing this fryer. I hope others find my opinion useful.
Stop waving your hand in front of the camera! Buy a tripod, you have the shakes. If you hold the camera still, you might actually get it to focus properly.
Yes it was a bit long but better 15 minutes than 2 minutes skimming over things. If I'm considering splashing the cash for one of these, I'd like to see how the filtration system works, for instance, and whether the whole machine is easy to use. You can SAY "it's easy to use" but SHOWING it's easy (or not) is much more useful. There are probably much shorter reviews that might be more suited to you. I for one am grateful that someone was prepared to review this thoroughly, with demo on video, not just words.
I have to say, I have watched lots of different types of review videos when I was thinking about buying whatever products and this one was great. It was something about the way you went into certain details and explained each thing and took the thing apart which I wish that other people who do reviews on other products would do a better job at. Thanks!
Andrew this review video was extremely helpful. Happy frying!
What nobody seems to add into their reviews about this t-fal fryer is this. The top of the plastic oil container is not affixed so when you remove the plug and go to pour the oil into the metal pan if you slip or try to pour it too fast the top comes right off and oil flies every fu...ng place.
Thanks for the heads up
Thanks for the heads up👍🏻
Definitely thank you for this!!!
Ah ha! Will pay attention once mine arrives👍🏼
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review, I have ordered this fryer in the UK, based on this review as you answered every question I had on it . It's really appreciated. Happy trying .. Val
Thank you for your amazing review. It was very detailed. Keep doing what you are doing.
Best review I’ve seen on this unit. Thank you!
Very clear explanation. Finally someone who explained the automatic drain and that you can switch it on directly with hot oil in.
Not according the manual.
thank you. I'm just deciding on a deep fryer for my little empanada business in NYC. looks good.. like the automatic temp control and of course and the clean up and filtration oil storage feature. very helpful,
Thank you for taking the time to review this product as I am looking at this one or the Waring ProDF280. Some people asked some very great questions but you have not answered any of them. Maybe you could take the time to do so.
As a Recap, here are their questions as well as mine.
1} [by TomM] I see that this video was posted in October 2017, is your deep fryer still performing well? Not leaking when you are draining the oil into the oil bin?
2) [by lexwaldez] How is it with the smell inside the house? Better than pan frying or no difference?
My Question would be what is the recovery time like. Meaning oil is up to temp, you place the food in and the time for it to get back up to full heat?
Again, thank you for taking the time out of your life to share your thoughts and making this video on this product.
Thanks for the review. Answers all questions about real usage of this thing!
happy to help!
Fantastic review! Thanks for taking time to demonstrate the benefits of this appliance.
Great review, answered everything I needed to know.
Thanks very much for the review - so useful to see its size in relation to other things, and how it's used. The oil filtration system is demonstrated and explained from 6'45". May I suggest you put your camera on a tripod so that you have both hands free at certain moments, and that you clear a space around the item you're reviewing as clutter is distracting and seems to make it harder for you to find a space to put fryer parts down - I kept wondering if there was a part of the fryer there that I should be looking at.
First and only video explaining how the oil filtration works. Thanks a lot. 6:26
Very good review , will be purchasing one soon .
Thank you for the review. I think you did a great job. perhaps you can get a tripod or something to hold the camera I would love to have seen you pour the oil in. Even with that I think you did an excellent job. Henry
thanks for your accurate Review !! :)
Nice Job Andrew!
Just got this jawn today. Can’t wait to fry up some goodies for the family.
In the video you're mentioning that you need to use two hands to get the basket and lid on the frying pan. However, in the oil well there is a small rectangular metal hook. On the basket there's a small metal ring. You should be able to hang the basket on this hook. The you can get the lid and put it on the frying pan. Afterwards you can lift the basket a bit and the lower it into the oil. Hope this helps to make your life easier!
Great review! Thank you
I have this very unit. Love it. It all works as advertised except it never actually gets to 375. Is it defective? The highest temp seems adequate I.e. the food isn’t greasy but I’d still prefer a higher temp for the second fry for French fries.
Thanks for all of the info. Just placed my order for one. Replacing our little fry baby with this unit. Still trying to get an idea on the pre-heat time. The fry baby took 15 mins to heat up. If you can give me an idea on the pre--heat time let me know. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ✌🏻
Excellent review!
It's basically combining the best things from a coffee filter, a deep fryer, a sink and it disassembles easily
The one thing i wonder though is if the lid is helpful against the frying smell that usually haunts home frying efficionatos
How to completely clean it in dishwasher
You said mechanical device inside will open the filter at the right temp, so does that mean I can unplug it after I finish cooking? Thanks!
I’ve had no leak issues with the smaller one.
YUMMY 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I TRIED TO ORDER ONE BUT THEY'RE ALL SOLD OUT
How often do you need to change the oil?
that looks amazing imma get me and my mom one. for years shes been filtering the oil by hand with a siv and coffee filters 😂 oil cleanup and filtering is the worst part about deep fryingl.
the only bad part is it seems to work so good id wanna fry everything. that could be deliciously dangerous 😂
Did you get one? How do you and your mom like it? I got 1 in 2019 for $94.85 off Amazon. I ended up giving it to my best friend, just because. Now that I want this unit again I see the cost is now $139. It's on sale for $114 as of the day of this comment. 🤬🤭
I had mine leak the first use after draining. Not sure if it was too much oil going in or if the screw plug was loose. Overall, it’s a great product though
I just want to add an update. My unit was purchased Feb '21 and does NOT have a temp safety drain as shown in this video. You must wait for oil to cool before filtering..instructions say Wait 3 Hrs!! As others have commented, the lower oil container is a 2 piece tub. The top is removable and as such can leak if you are not careful. Lastly..mine only reaches 355, but works great.
Is yours the smaller unit that this guy mentioned? Thank you for posting your comment.
@@E_mailMeLater
i think mine is the same size. Also be careful not to fill the fryer past the MAX mark, as that is also the max amount of oil the plastic tub can hold. Still working great and we are happy with it!
@@tikkin11 that MAX mark would have got me. THANK YOU, you may have saved my kitchen 🚧🚒
Are you able to get your device up to 374 degrees? I was only able to measure the temperature to 362 degrees and that was only at the very top of the oil, the temperature near the bottom of the device was quite cooler than at the surface, I can't explain why that is.
What size or how many Liters is the bigger, newer version, is it the 3.5 Litre?
Is that the 2l one Andrew?
Where did you buy it and what did it cost? Did you get a warranty?
does it have timer built in?
How many Liters is that model?
Is the oil deep enough to do battered fish?
Your narration gives me a Jerry Seinfeld/Howard Cosell vibe. :-)
It's 4.5 years later, and I'm considering buying one. It does seem a bit big, but the frozen fish fillets I buy would require a basket this big.
How is it with the smell inside the house? Better than pan frying or no difference? Thank you.
lexwaldez Use the kitchen stove vacuum above it. If not, the oil gas will burn your ceiling.
I can't find hanging clips
nice review
hi i want to ask about oil reusing after filtration for how many times or i just keep using the filtered oil until it going less then i refill it with new fresh oil
Mina Lucas it’s a personal preference thing, I’ve seen cooking web sites that say 3 times. I re-use mine until the food no longer tastes right. I don’t have a deep fryer that filters the oil. So I just scoop the bits out of mine and use it again.
I’ll no doubt catch flack from the foodies on here for my lazy cleaning method lol. I’ll also catch flack for saying I’ve used the same oil 10 times. I’m a heathen or something I guess. I also leave the oil in my fryer. Yet another point the foodies will have a conniption over lol. Now, that last one might be a valid point for them I dunno if it’s just bad Etiquette or bad bad. But I’ve never had bubble guts or bathroom problems.
If the oils rancid my fries or chicken taste like food from MickieDees. That’s when I know it’s time to properly dispose of my oil and start fresh lol.
just keep using it and replace as it goes down
But no timer
Good review it helped alot!
Get a tripod haha
Why no link?
I find that emptying the plastic oil container is difficult. It is very shallow, so like carrying a tray of liquid. When you pour the oil back into the pan it is difficult to control the flow. I am not yet sure how to safely pour the old oil into a bottle to discard it.
Funnel, is what I use
I have a question about the ultimate T-Fal deep fryer. I've been using it this entire week. Today, I just got done frying some chicken. While I was hand washing it I found some leftover crumbs and other small particle of food that got into the filter and I have no way of getting those particles out because the filter is sealed. Is there a way I can remove the crud inside my filter?
Help!
comment demonter le filtre ?
Is this a 2.6 pounds deep fryer?
Muchas. Gracias. X. Tan. Baliosa. Informacion. Lista. Para. Comprar. La. Mia 😋
Thanks for the video! Very helpful!
I do have one question....After use is it best to store oil in the fridge or room temperature?
Room temperature then it’s easy to pour back in to fry next batch
Size?
The deep fryer is good so far. I've had it for three years. But now that the batteries of the timer are weak, there is a problem. The timer does not stop beeping even when the fryer is disconnected from the power supply. For days. And I cannot find a battery compartment.
Why does a device that runs on AC power anyway have to have an additional battery to work properly?
Did you solve the battery problem
Excellent video ... however the most important concern of this product is the transfer and storage of the oil (afterall thats its usp!) ... you covered everything else so well but disappointingly didn't show the transfer of the oil ,my advice next time buy a tripod 😉
In the review he never reviewed the oil box switch... only the fry and filtration switches
he totally went over what the oil box switch does. the bottom plastic container is locked unless it is on the oil box switch which unlocks it and lets you pull it out
What kind of oil do you use please
I personally prefer peanut oil, but you can use vegetable oil or corn oil as well.
Are you still enjoying this unit? Any issues during the 3 years? Is it still working?
I still use it quite often and it's been very reliable.
When the oil is burned, do you pour it down the sink or throw it in the trash?
Always in the trash…never in a sink.
How much is it to buy
Jphn Mason 90bux and a gram of coke
how do you clean the filter?
You don’t need to clean the filter just wash up or stick the oil container into dish washer
@@petemaxwell6447comment demonter le filter svp
ma filtre est boucher
Amazon says you need a AAA battery. Where does the battery go?
That description sounds wrong. This unit does not need batteries
i just bought this fryer, the directions say 18 to 20 mins for chicken frying how long are you frying your chicken?
I fry mine based on the instructions of the package the food came in. Always comes out wonderful
Do you know where I could get replacement plugs for this
How do you discard old oil when it’s time is up?
Pour it into an empty oil bottle and place it in the trash Doh!
@@cliffcarlo180 Your "Doh!" is rude. Anyway, some places (countries or locally within countries) strongly encourage you to dispose of containers of oil separately and NOT in general waste. If you go to a tip (which in Britain are wordily called "household waste and recycling centres") there are special containers for the oil. Some local authorities enforce the "encouragement" with inspections and fines, although I haven't yet heard of any instance of someone being fined specifically re oil disposal. So, it's a good idea to check with your local authority about disposal.
@@prva9347 Not rude at all if you read the local "Household waste and recycling centre" literature. As long as the container is no larger than 3Ltrs. This amount is classed as "Domestic" anything larger will be classed as "Commercial" and should be disposed of accordingly.
@@cliffcarlo180 My understanding of "Doh!" is that it's an expression of surprise and consternation in response to an idiotic comment, so if you say that to someone it's being rude (unless you meant it as a joke or affectionately, which is possible to discern in real life, face to face). Your local literature differs from my local literature, and our local literature between us probably differs from other people's. I originally posted to point out that it can be disposed of at the tip.
@@prva9347 The expression or exclamation of the word Doh is often used or replaces the alternative salutation lol. The differential term is widely expressed as a vernacular of surprise. The universal understanding of the term or terms therein is never used as an insult either deliberately or coincidently. Sacre Bleu Mon Ami.
I’ve owned this model and unfortunately the weakest part is the switch (cheap plastic piece) Ours broke within the first year leaving the function to drain useless
Dishwasher safe？
yes
I buying today happy day
I wonder what that other reviewer did to burn the hole through the plastic container, plus wreck the little metal circular thing in the pan? I wonder if was in a hurry to use it, and didn't read the instructions carefully, overconfident, etc.?
The don'ts say dont drip from lid into the oil, you tapped it into it, you should use cloth to drip onto bud.
Has it leaked since you've made this video?
Nope. Still going strong
@@andrewesquivel thank you for the response.
You sound a bit like Seth Rogan. Nice video
I get a lot of comments telling me I sound like a lot of people. Guess I just have that kind of voice lol 🤷♂️
Aron R omg he does LOL!
Not probes you mean heating element
I wanna buy but this thing looks huge. I’m sick of burning my fried fish
I would like to introduce fried foods to my diet and was interested in purchasing this unit. The reasons I finally decided to go with another fryer (Krups KJ502D51) is due to several reasons. I see that the depth of the oil is fairly shallow and the top of the food is barely covered. This is due to the amount of oil the plastic container at the bottom can hold. I want a deep fryer, not a shallow fryer.
The cost of the T-fal is quite a bit more due to the built in filtration system, which I believe will be/is its Achilles heel, in terms of long term reliability and limiting the amount of oil you can fry with.
I am pretty lazy, but it does not take that much effort to filter the oil back into a container with a mesh screen.
So for those reasons I will not be purchasing this fryer. I hope others find my opinion useful.
Stop waving your hand in front of the camera! Buy a tripod, you have the shakes. If you hold the camera still, you might actually get it to focus properly.
Paid $160 4 years later!
so we just use the same oil forever and never clean the inside of the oil box? horrible design for the box.
The oil box opens up for cleaning. Dish washer safe
a two minute video subject turned into 15 minutes to meet monetization vs entertainment needs. Lol at the voice!
Yes it was a bit long but better 15 minutes than 2 minutes skimming over things. If I'm considering splashing the cash for one of these, I'd like to see how the filtration system works, for instance, and whether the whole machine is easy to use. You can SAY "it's easy to use" but SHOWING it's easy (or not) is much more useful. There are probably much shorter reviews that might be more suited to you. I for one am grateful that someone was prepared to review this thoroughly, with demo on video, not just words.
next time making reviews in the kitchen, at least wash all your dishes first
that's white people fried chicken if i've ever seen it