We are very happy with our deep fryer. It is large enough for our family dinners as well as family.

No way you could ever cook 13 cups of food in this fryer. Doesn't keep up with 5 cups of French fries.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer is AWESOME! There are so many great features to this appliance that I love. Starting with the see through window that helps me see how well done my food is getting. To the cover over the top to keep the oil securely in the fryer without the spitting or splashing up. I love the large size of the basket with the metal lip to be able to easily hook on the side to drain out the excess oil from the foods that I'm frying. The temperature dial makes it so simple to set for the temperature that I want to fry on depending the food that I'm cooking. For example if I'm frying chicken the temperature would be higher then if I'm making homemade donuts in it. The Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer has really helped me to make wonderful meals just like if I'm buying them at the beach from donuts to French fries that taste like they're from a boardwalk stand. I would definitely recommend this product for all of the foods you want to fry. My husband's favorites jalapeño poppers and fried mozzarella sticks he says, “taste even better then at a restaurant.” Thanks Hamilton Beach!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The size is perfect. You can fit so much in it. It is also super easy to clean. It heats the oil pretty quick so this helps make meals quick and easy. I've tried several things and they all come out perfectly cooked. Crispy outside. Delicious hot middle. This will be a permanent staple in my kitchen.

Silver, black handle easy vented lid, and handles on each side. I like the model with the preset temperature feature and the basket. However, I dislike because the unit on the outside be hot, do not touch, and getting the basket handle on when pulling food out to drain is somewhat hot too. Overall I like my deep fryer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how much food that I can fit into my Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer. Also, I love all the many different foods that I can cook in it. The manual that it comes with, is easy to understand and very thorough. This deep fryer is also very easy to clean. I like the attached handle, that is easy to remove.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned many fryers and this one is by far the best. It has the perfect space and depth for almost anything. The size is perfect. It's easy to use and clean. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family. Super easy to set up, and the instructions to learn to use it were great. I can fry anything from mini apple pies to chicken legs and it is perfect every time! Definitely a great product to have.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been having fun cooking with this deep fryer, I made fried chicken, pork and of course fries, they come perfectly cooked, extremely delicious, fresh and crispy. I like that this fryer is easy to assemble and put it apart, basically all the parts are washables, except of course the heating (electrical) part. I was afraid of using this type of appliances at home before, because I have a kid, but I feel safe to use it since it does not leak or have oil spilling all over. The only cons I find from this deep fryer is that the cord is very short.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I live this hamilton beach 5 quart deep fryer. This fryer works great no matter what you are trying to make and no matter how much you are trying to make. This deep fryer was very easy to put together and it is also very easy to take apart and clean. This fryer does not take long to heat up and it cooks everything great and evenly

Fries food fantastically but the cord overheats constantly. I recently realized it heated up so badly that it has melted my professional, high grade extension cord/power bar so that now both have to be thrown out. That extension cord was my last hope for keeping this fryer.