Sales Rank: 3331


Features:

All-purpose kettle for stews, roasting and steaming.

Fully submersible with Control Masterheat control removed.

Heavy cast aluminum body with non-stick surface inside and out.

Lift-and-drain basket for steaming.

9.25x9.50x11.75 weight 5.91

Average Rating:
Rating: - Keep-It-Simple
I researched fryers costing from $100 on down to this very reasonably priced Presto "Options" multi-cooker. I settled on this fryer for it's simplicity, since the easier it is to use and clean the more likely I am to use it, hence my five star rating. I bought the silver non-stick coated model so that any inevitable knick in the finish wouldn't be visible against the metal underneath. It also comes in black. It has a temperature range from 155 degrees to 400 degrees, which will cook anything, but I bought it mainly as a deep fryer. I use two quarts of peanut oil, which has a higher flash point than other oils, and start frying in oil that is as hot as the thermostat will go. This is the recommended procedure in the instructions that came with this unit. This method sears the outside of the food retarding oil from being absorbed while the temperature is recovering. The pot is relatively deep so splatter is minimal when food is slowly placed into the hot oil. The instructions say to not use the glass lid when frying. I use a splatter screen instead. Cleanup is simple. After cooling, I use a strainer-funnel to pour the oil back into the original container for storage in the refrigerator. After removing the thermostat, the entire non-stick unit and basket can be sponge cleaned in the sink and put away. I deep fry outdoors so odor is not a problem. For indoor frying a sealed unit might be better unless this fryer can be used under a well vented hood.

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Rating: - I love this appliance
I have been using a Fry Daddy for a few years and wanted something that would go into the dishwasher. This is a great multi-cooker. I have the older version of the same appliance so I am using this one strictly as a deep fat fryer. The instructions said NOT to deep fry in it but it works just fine. I live alone and don't need something big and this is just the right size for me. It would be nice to have a plastic cover for it but I like the clear glass lid. The basket is okay also. I can use it in the older model as well. Cooking dried beans in it takes less time and electricity. Thanks, Presto!

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Rating: - Great Help for a Non-cook!
~I just got married and I have always been a horrible cook! We got this multi cooker as a wedding gift from Amazon.com and we LOVE it! I makes things so simple! Roasts are so easy to cook and they turn out perfect...so moist and flavorful! And you can do everything from browning to roasting in one pot so there are less dishes to do. Plus, the multi-cooker is much easier to clean than a crock pot. We've also made stews and enjoy the possibility of easy frying and steaming. Highly~~ recommended, especially for those who just have a tough time cooking (like me!)~