DeLonghi Deep Fryer review

So we got our new deep fryer last week, the DeLonghi D677UX. It wasn't the one with the rotating basket, the husband accidentally purchased the wrong one, but we were still quite happy with the one we got, and it was at a better price too. One of the things that did catch me off guard was the size, it is a little bigger than our old deep fryer, but it wasn't a deal breaker.

We tested it out last night by making Paula Deen's southern fried chicken recipe. Here are some of the cool features that made frying the chicken a breeze -- anti-odor and anti-vapor filters; cool to the touch exterior lift handle for the frying basket; oil draining tube to drain and recycle oil; and it's non stick interior.

The thermostat ranges from 300 to 370 degrees, and it took a mere few minutes to heat up our oil to the perfect 350. There's an indicator light that goes off, letting you know when the oil is ready for your frying pleasure.

And not that I have an issue with my house smelling like fried chicken, but with it's built in air filter, there was no greasy oily chicken smell. I couldn't even tell we were frying up a storm in the kitchen. The frying basket was pretty large, but we still only managed to cook 2 large pieces of chicken at a time. So it probably won't be great if you're feeding a large crowd, unless you don't mind cooking in batches. But I didn't mind waiting at all. And the basket could be lifted and lowered with the lid closed, so that totally helps prevent oil splattering all over the place.

The viewing window on the lid wasn't that great, we had a hard time watching our fried chicken get golden brown. We ended up opening the lid a few times to make sure the color was what we wanted. I think that would be one thing I'd really want changed, a better viewing window.

 

To clean, you just use the built in tube to drain out the oil after it's cooled down, wipe down the interior with a wash cloth, then wipe again to dry, place the frying basket in the dish washer and you're all set! I'm very particular about cleaning, and having this be such an easy appliance to clean makes it a definite winner in my book.

All in all, I'm extremely happy with our deep fryer, and for the price, it really was a great buy. I can't wait to test out more deep fried goodness with it!