Specs:
Model Number: FR8000
Wattage: 1700 watts
Dimensions: 18.3” x 13.7” x 14.8”
Weight: 12.4 pounds
Temperature: 150°C to 190°C / 302°F to 374°F
Price:
Check Price On AmazonPros:
- Can help you save by filtering the sediments and allowing the repeated use of oil.
- The best deep fryer featuring one of a kind filtration system.
- Has a decent food capacity at 2.65 pounds per batch.
- The basket can be positioned in two ways for frying and draining excess oil in food.
- Can prevent odors and pollutants in the kitchen by sealing the oil container.
Full Review:
Frequently using your deep fryer results in multiple problems. It starts with the amount of oil you need to dispose of afterward. Used oil can end up with some sediments and bits of fried food which can turn it almost unusable after a couple of times. This can also lead to that unwanted odor in the kitchen. Your range hood and exhaust fan can always save you by taking care of the smell, of course, but experiencing such a situation whenever you are frying food can be dismaying. This is where the best deep fryer can save you: T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean.
Oil can be used again and again after your initial frying. However, some of us rather throw it away due to the messy process of filtering out the remaining sediments. This is something T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean can handle for you. Boasting its patented oil filtration system, it can separate the oil and the sediments with just a turn of a switch.
Under the main frying cavity is a thick huge plastic container where the cooled oil can be stored after use. The filtered bits of fried food, on the other hand, would be left in the frying bin that you need to clean after each use. Once you need it again, just pour the oil into the frying chamber and the process goes on and on until it is time to change it. In our test after frying a couple of French fries, fish, and breaded dishes, the oil still came out incredibly clear after the filtration and the sludge stayed in the frying bin!
Besides the spill-free storage of oil, another good news is that the cooking components of T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean are removable and dishwasher safe. With this, it is just a matter of throwing everything in the dishwasher.
On the other side of the coin, the filtration system and ease of cleaning are not just the only points to adore about T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean. Its build is also the best among all the other deep fryers our SolidSmack Household Appliance and Tool Research Team have tested. It has a durable frying chamber with a 3.5-liter oil capacity and a stainless steel basket that can handle up to 2.65 pounds of food.
Every part we received also lined up smoothly and we saw no sharp edges. The viewing window is also a good addition to the detail of the deep fryer as it allows you to safely view the actual frying process without removing the lid. We also like that the handle of the lid folds so you can keep the entire basket inside the frying chamber while the lid covers them.
Unlike other models, however, this best deep fryer doesn’t come with bells and whistles such as a timer. Instead, Ultimate EZ Clean comes with a basic adjustable thermostat in Fahrenheit and Celcius scales. Its temperatures range from 150°C to 190°C / 302°F to 374°F and are properly labeled. With this, despite lacking the “smart programs” you see in other models, Ultimate EZ Clean gives you the liberty to choose the right temperature level for your fried foods. Using a series of testing using our kitchen thermometers, its temperatures were also decently accurate in our test. The heating element is placed right under the basket where it is immersed in oil. This explains the fast heating and recovery of the oil temperature and consistent heat at all times.
T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean FAQs:
What is the best oil to use in T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean?
- For best results, it is recommended to use unsaturated vegetable oil in T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean.
How do you filter the oil in the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean?
- The T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean has a switch on its side with 3 icons labeled as “Oil Box”, “Fry” and “Automatic Oil Filtration”. To filter the oil, just turn the switch to the last. Once the draining of oil is finished and you want to remove the oil container, turn the switch into the “Oil Box” icon. If you want to pour the oil again into the frying chamber, just turn the switch to the “Fry” mode.
Do you leave the plastic oil container at the bottom while frying?
- Yes, just leave the oil container in its place while frying. It is completely safe as long as the switch is in the “Fry” mode. This will separate the frying chamber and the container and will prevent the hot oil from pouring down into the latter.
Do you need to replace the oil filter of the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean?
- No, there is no need to replace the oil filter and that is one of the benefits of having this best deep fryer! The filter is made of wire mesh.
