Mini Deep Fat Fryer

One of the biggest complaints about home deep fat fryers is the amount of oil they consume. This is especially problematic for small families, couples and busy singles. It is not uncommon for a deep fryer to need several liters of cooking oil just to fry a single portion of fries. This is not only uneconomical, it is also very time consuming as a large amount of oil must be heated to the correct temperature before frying can start.

The solution to this problem was to scale things down to produce the mini deep fat fryer. Like many high tech gadgets these days the mini deep fat fryer is compact, lightweight and can be stored easily when not in use.

With a mini deep fat fryer you can quickly prepare delicious home made deep fried meals in short order and at the same time keep oil consumption to a minimum.

There is no official definition of a mini deep fat fryer but anything from 1.5 to 2.0 liters is a good starting point. At this capacity the oil will heat up quickly and as long as you stick to single portions sizes most fried foods will cook well with minimal effort.

Here are a few things to look for when shopping for a mini deep fat fryer:

Tank Capacity - Stick to 2.0L or less. This should be sufficient for 1 or 2 people.
Small Footprint - A mini deep fat fryer should not require a lot of counter space.
Safety Features - Locking lid, Auto shut-off timer, Cool touch housing.
Clean-up - Should disassemble for easy cleaning. Dishwasher safe is a plus.