All-Clad Electric Deep Fryer with Basket and Lid, Stainless Steel Deep Fryer for Home Use, 1700W, Dishwasher Safe

My son is absolutely addicted to french fries, and since he's a picky eater and that's just about all he'll reliably eat I end up cooking them a few times a week at least. This fryer does a pretty great job on them and can cook two servings of fries in its basket, although more than that would probably be overcrowding and they wouldn't cook as well. It heats up reasonably quickly (far more quickly than a dutch oven on a stove top) and even when I add very cold fries it still either maintains its temperature or very quickly returns to temperature. However, by FAR the best feature of this fryer is how easy it is to clean up. You just turn the lever to "automatic oil filtration" and then walk away, and the oil is filtered and stored for you. The filtration is pretty good; I'll easily get a couple of weeks worth of regular frying out of a single batch of oil although it depends on what I fry, since some things get the oil a lot dirtier than others. Once it's drained, literally everything except the heating element can get wiped down and put in the dishwasher. This fryer could not possibly be any easier to clean up. There are only a few negative things about this fryer, none of which are really a big deal. The biggest complaint I have is that the timer isn't great. It works fine, but as far as I can tell you can't cancel it or change it once it's set, so if you're using it then hopefully you set the correct time the first time or you'll have to wait for it to go off before you can change it (if there's a way to do that then I haven't found it yet). Also, the magnetic plug does tend to fall out rather easily if it's jostled at all but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. As I mentioned, I wish that the overall temperature range was greater as it tops out at around 385 degrees, but that's still plenty hot for most things. The last negative is that the vent on the top cover is towards the back of the unit, so any condensation as it's cooking will come out closer to the walls. This means that if it's even slightly under any cabinets, then those cabinets are going to get saturated with steam so you really need to use this somewhere with nothing overhead. One thing to watch out for also is that the oil storage container's top comes off easily, so if you aren't careful when you're pouring it you could end up with the top falling off and spilling oil everywhere. Just hold it together with your hand as you're pouring and it'll be fine.

I chose this fryer over other brands mainly because the design and overall build quality look better and more refined. The style is clean, modern, and slightly fancy, and the fully stainless steel interior and basket give it a more premium feel compared to many similar fryers. The fryer also comes with an oil drain / oil filtering feature, but I personally did not use it. I had read some reviews mentioning possible oil leakage, so I chose not to use that function. Filtering the oil manually works just fine for me. I think if the manufacturer removes this feature in the future, it could help reduce cost and make the product more affordable — a win-win. Regarding temperature, the maximum setting is labeled as 385°F, but when measured with an external thermometer, the oil temperature reached around 365°F in actual use. That said, as shown in the photo, it still fries very well — my fried dough came out crispy and evenly cooked. After some consideration, I decided to keep the fryer because it meets my frying needs, and I genuinely like the design and perceived quality. I also purchased it during Black Friday, so the price was a great deal. Overall, a solid fryer with a nice balance of design, quality, and functionality for home use.

This All-Clad fryer is a game-changer in the kitchen, boasting exceptional craftsmanship and reaching a reliable 350 degrees effortlessly. Having previously owned a T-Fal Ultimate EZ-Clean fryer, I was struck by the stark contrast between the two. While they may look similar, the All-Clad exudes durability, with robust walls and secure handles that instill confidence, especially when transporting it filled with oil. In comparison, the T-Fal felt flimsy, with a thinner metal build and a struggling heating unit that could barely hit 290 degrees, leading to slow preheating and reheating times.Upon unboxing the All-Clad, I was immediately impressed by its superior build quality, a significant upgrade from the T-Fal. The stainless steel cooking bowl is top-notch, although the fry basket, made of chromed metal, requires delicate hand washing to prevent rusting – a lesson learned the hard way with the T-Fal basket. Cleaning the All-Clad is a breeze, although the bright chrome finish may retain oil smudges, easily remedied with a vinegar wipe-down for a shiny look.One standout feature is the All-Clad's heating element, a true superstar that effortlessly reaches 350 degrees and reheats rapidly during cooking sessions. In contrast, the T-Fal struggled to maintain high temperatures. While the plastic oil box is similar, the T-Fal box doesn't fit the All-Clad. Overall, the All-Clad fryer is a sturdy and efficient upgrade that has transformed my cooking experience for the better.

This fryer works as many have reviewed it. The oil filtration and storage function is the biggest reason I purchased this, and it works well. Just wait for the oil to cool, switch the knob to filtration, and an hour later you have filtered oil in a neat storage container. The problem is pouring the oil back in the oil reservoir for your next fry. There is a screw off plug which you take out and then pour the oil back in. Unfortunately, the oil container has a large top that attaches to the container much like a Tupperware top. It comes off if you don’t hold it tight with your fingers as you lift the container to pour. I’ve had a couple of bad experiences with spilled oil as a result. It works, but is not a perfect design. Be careful! The only other caveat is the LCD number display. It is impossible to see in anything but perfect lighting conditions. It does beep when over, but still, it’s annoying for the price point. Bottom line is this is a good fryer, but flawed. Still recommend though. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and fry’s nicely.

This fryer is extremely well made and gets to 350 degrees with no problems. I owned a T-Fal Ultimate EZ-Clean fryer before this one. They look the same but they are so different. The T-Fal is so flimsy compared to this unit. The walls are a much thinner metal, no bottom to the main body and the heating unit never got the oil hotter than 290 degrees. Because of the low operating temperature, the preheat and reheat back to cooking temp took a while. The side handles felt cheap and flimsy when carrying the unit full of oil. After years of use the heating element could only heat the oil to around 220 degrees. The only replacement part available is the magnetic power cord. So, it was time to get a new one. I was interested in the All-Clad when I bought the first one but couldn’t find any difference in the reviews other than the price and they looked like the same thing. Right out of the box I was impressed with everything I saw. The built quality was so superior than the T-Fal. The body and handles are strong and secure. I have a real confidence carrying this full of oil. The cooking bowl and basket are basically the same. The bowl is stainless steel and the fry basket is a cheaper chromed metal that will rust in the dishwasher. That’s right my T-Fal basket rusted. I ruined my basket in the dishwasher. Don’t believe the dishwasher safe line. Hand wash for the maximum life. It really doesn’t take that long to clean this unit up. That’s another thing, after several washes the bright chrome finish will still have oil smudges and smears. My solution, after washing it with soap, was to wipe the unit down with full strength vinegar, rinse and dry. It cut off all the oil and made it shinny again. The heating element is a superstar compared to the T-Fal. It got to 350 degrees effortlessly and reheated amazingly fast back to 350 while cooking. The plastic oil box is basically the same, though the T-Fal box doesn’t fit in the All-Clad. Hold the oil box with both hands when you’re pouring the oil out of it. I hold it a little lower than half way, closer to the drain port, with my thumbs holding the top on. Yes, failure to do this will cause a massive cleanup. The lid broke free and oil spilled everywhere my first time. I did call T-Fal about the low cooking temp when I first got it. They weren’t much help. They said only the elements get to 350 not the oil. Yeah, I didn’t get it either. I used my Thermoworks Thermopen MK4 so I know my readings were good and I never got more than a 290 degree reading. I guess the heating element turns off when it hits 350. I don’t know. I learned to cook with it. I’m very happy with this purchase and wished I’d went with this All-Clad the first time.

This fryer is a mess and makes one too. The basket sits very shallow in the oil making it difficult to fry many items properly. The max fill line for the oil is not obvious and needs to be. At slightly under the max fill line…if you filter the oil into the bottom oil reservoir (which seems like it would be a handy feature) the oil leaks all over the place. The reservoir should be the same or bigger capacity to the max fill but that’s clearly not the case. If you enjoy cleaning up massive oil spills all over your counter and floor every time you filter the oil into the reservoir, this is the fryer for you. If you would rather NOT have a giant cleanup project every time you try to use its most compelling feature, the filter - I suggest you shop for another. What gigantic waste of my time and money buying this POS. I hope you don’t fall for the brand name as it’s totally just a license logo and does not indicate quality at all. Everything else seems to work ok, the timer counts down, the heating element gets hot to temp and the container seems to hold oil until you throw the switch (see above).

Pros: -Clean up and filtering the oil after frying could not be easier. Temperature setting is not limited to 350 degrees allowing you to set the temperature higher so when cold or frozen food enters the oil, the oil temperature does not drop below 350 degrees. This feature keeps food from becoming saturated with oil. - Basket can hang out of the oil and the lid still fits on the machine. - Popping and splashing oil is typical when deep frying but with this machine the lid makes the oil popping and splashing a thing of the past. - The size of the basket is great it will fit more tater tots than me and my wife can eat, so it can cook enough for 4 people with ease. Cons: - When you are pouring oil back into the fryer the seal on the container can not hold the weight of the oil pushing on the lid causing the lid to pop off and spilling oil everywhere. This is such a a problem that I would have rated this fryer with 5 stars but took 2 stars because of oil storage container lid not stay secure when pouring the oil out of the pour spout. - The built in timer does not have a way to reset to zero. So if you add an extra minute the timer is worthless. The only way it goes to back to zero is if the timer counts down or you push the button 100 times bacause the timer has a limit of 99 minutes, so when you push it 100 times the timer will start over. It takes forever to push the button 100 times.

01/14/25 Been using the All-clad deep fryer for about a month now. If you are used to using a DEEP Fryer this will take a bit to get used to. It is wider than our old fry daddy, and it holds a little more than that. Which at first surprised us. The filtering process and cleaning the pan vat is easy. Please when pouring the clean oil back into the pan vat, do not forget to remove the screw on/off plug. Took a bit to get used to putting the basket into the oil when done. This way you can put the lid on it. We use Beef tallow. Yes, I would recommend the deep fryer. Good looks, easy to filter and clean.