I was so excited to receive this. I shopped and compared and decided on this one. I tracked it for 2 days and when it showed up I was so happy. however, I was only left with a defunct item that wouldn't even power on and the huge headache of draining the gallon of peanut oil, packaging it back up and returning it for my $79.99. I spent 3 hours troubleshooting hoping that this was operator error. No, its just a piece of crap. save yourself a headache.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my Hamilton Beach Deep Fryer. What's not to like. There is a choice of using 2 smaller baskets for cooking separate dishes, or a third larger basket if you need to cook a big batch of food. All the parts are easy to assemble. The fryer is simple to operate and the food comes out delicious with a nice color. Best part is the trouble-free cleanup.

We love this fryer. We've had others in the past this is the best. Everything comes apart for easy cleaning, baskets are dishwasher safe. The break away magnetic plug is a great feature. I have 6 kids and the large basket makes it easy to feed everyone fast. The double baskets are great for making everyone favorites. The large basket can hold large pieces of chicken, 6 corn dogs at once, tons of nuggets and fries. Clean up and storage are a snap. We are very happy with it.

The fryer cooks very well but oil was splattered on the setting dial and after a number of cleanings all the numbers and settings came off now we can’ t tell where to set the dials. It was only cleaned with regular dish soap and a cloth. For this reason I don’ t recommend buying it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fryer has worked perfectly for making great snacks. It is used regularly for different homemade French fries and each time the potatoes cook up nice and crisp. It takes up very little room on countertop. I might get a second so that we can make homemade chicken or veal cutlets the same time as the fries.

I purchased this item and I really love it for about 6 months then it stopped working. It just stopped coming on one day. I started to take it back to Walmart because I only had it fir 6 months but I had no box. I used it about 2 to 3 times a week but, I noticed it took longer and longer to heat up until it just stopped. Wont buy it again.

I purchased this because I had the money saved up on the Walmart Savings Catcher. I wasn't sure how it would be since I didn't see it in the stores but it is an amazing deep fryer. It cooks perfectly and is just the right size. I love this new addition to my kitchen.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At first this product did scare me; it is much bigger than what I thought it would be. I have not had a deep fryer for many years though I have been wanting one since my old one died about 20 years ago. Once I unpacked the Deep Fryer from the box and read the manual I was ready to get started. I use Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil in this fryer. I would love to try Peanut Oil but, for my Daughter-In-Law’s sake that has a peanut allergy I keep to Vegetable Oil so we never have any mishaps. This fryer has been used everyday for 11 straight days. I am so happy with this product, and though the size of it scared me at first…I am now relieved that is the size it is. I’ve been preparing meals and snacks for four grown children and ten grand-children. First request was French fries…”NO MORE OVEN FRIES” was everyone’s response. The HB Deep Fryer measures: approximately 10½ inches (from counter to top of lid handle) high by 14 1/8 inches (from left-handle to right-handle) wide by 21¼ inches (from rear to end of basket handles in front) deep. Note: I place my deep fryer on my chest freezer for use as my freezer top has more depth than my counter-top. (Just makes me feel safer with grand-children running around). It holds approximately 2¼ inches of oil right at the middle of the maximum level. The instructions state that the fryer will hold a minimum of about 15 cups of oil to no more than 19 cups. (I did not measure oil by the cup; I just eye-balled to the middle of the max line). Note: with an empty basket (large size) this will appear to be ½ the depth of the basket, just remember the oil level will rise depending on how much food is in your basket. I fry three to four chicken breasts (depending on their size) in the large basket at one time and they come out beautifully every time. I make sure to pat the breast dry with paper towels before dipping in my batter to absorb as much moisture as I can to avoid as much splatter as possible once placed in the oil. DO NOT USE REFRIGERATED OIL…refrigerated oil can condensate (collect moisture) which will cause splattering. Be aware of all safeguards in the instructions for safe and happy experiences in your frying endeavors! As per instructions “Do Not Use for more than 60 minutes in a 2-hour period”. The model I have (#35034) came with a removeable lid that has a nice size view window, three sets of slots for the accompanying fryer baskets (each with their own removeable handles); each basket has an attached drain bracket. Each basket handle can either remain attached and swiveled into basket for storage or removed (as I do, so all baskets, handles, and electric cord can be stored inside the oil pot). The Electric Cord is magnetic, which I found to be really nice safety feature as well. The Heating Element Assembly contains two controls: The Timer and The Temperature Control, plus indicator lights (one for power; one for when the fryer is ready). So far, I have only used the timed settings; I have not used the “STAY ON” setting as yet. Be extra careful when removing lid; I remove lid with my right hand by tipping up from the left and rear a little to let heat and steam escape first. I also take extra care to make sure the fry baskets are seated securely on their drain brackets…you don’t want a nasty burn from splashed oil or the mess either. Thus far we have enjoyed Deep Fried Vegetable Medley consisting of batter dipped vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, onion, mushrooms, carrots, sweet potato, zucchini) I blanch my veggies first, then drain and blot the moisture off before dipping into my batter, then fry to deep golden brown. Also of course French Fries, Hush Puppies, Chicken Breast, Fish Filets, Potato Wedges, Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers, and Mozzarella Sticks. Now I’m making my own Breaded Cheese Bites using my favorite cheeses in large bite size chunks. I clean my fryer after every use and use coffee filters and a mesh strainer for filtering my oil. I’m thoroughly delighted to add my new Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep Fryer to my kitchen collection.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had to wait a bit to decide what I’d try to review. I decided on onion rings, cheese sticks and curly fries...of the three the cheese sticks won out...not greasy but, awesome. I was surprised at the amount of oil required but being it’s reusable it’s not a issue. These products were prepackaged so results may vary. My next attempt will be chicken tenders which I know will be perfect. A great product with loads of options. Attention does need to be given to temperatures and cooking times when cooking two items. I cooked the onion rings and cheese sticks in the separate bins since temp and times were close...I had to cook the fries in the bigger bin since cook time and temp were different. a wonderful addition to household.

After reading the reviews and taking all into consideration, I finally chose this particular model. It is easy to use, easy to clean and I love the different sized baskets. And the magnetic "break away" electric cord is a great invention and should be on every stationary appliance. It works great against grease smell disbursement into the air, and grease spatters, because of the well designed lid.