Suitable for frying small items like calamari? Please provide measures of largest hole in basket. What is pattern on bottom of basket (not in pic)?
1702343
I can't give you the precise measure but the basket holds small items like calamari. The bottom of the basket is made up of small squares or crisscross pattern. I am very satisfied with this product and I strongly recommend it.
1005043
We don't have this fryer anymore because it got so hot on the outside, seemed kind of wobbly too; we were afraid our kids were going to end up getting burned if they used it. While you might be able to use it without the basket, your oil may need changing more often since bits that that basket would ordinarily catch would instead float down to the bottom where they may not be able to be retrieved.
253681
Yes, I bought this basket for a Fry Daddy the basket fits, but the handle I bent upward and then back out to make a handle. Works perfect. It is a very nice basket. I am we'll pleased with my Fry Daddy basket.
1512173
Hmmm? Good question. We haven't cook a fish yet so don't know, but think it might fall apart. I wonder if a regular grill rack/basket for fish stood on end might work. We are still experimenting with our cooker and live it. Good luck!
696026
It is in the details part of the product description. The bottom portion is smaller than the actual dimensions because iron the basket shape. It is smaller than the one I bought from pampered chef. I use it all the time for grilled asparagus.
307914
Use a medium sized tortilla, and it will measure: 6" wide at the top, 4" wide at the bottom, and 2" deep. The fried shells are, of course tastier, but these are pretty darn good, and better for you. Bake a minute longer than it says to.
917673
I have removed the basket on occasion and fried foods however, just make sure you use a slotted spoon that can withstand the high temperature of the oil
1104693
Yes, you can deep fry battered foods. The basket should be lowered all the way into the oil before adding the food to be fried, and done to a golden brown before the basket is raised to avoid sticking to the bottom of the basket in case it hasn't quite finished cooking. You can also use tongs to remove items to test for doneness without raising the whole basket at once. Delicious, but expensive as I use only light olive oil for frying!
108014
If you read my review of this deep fryer you'd understand my advice would be to throw it out and get a better one (from Amazon of course). If it's one of the few that does what it supposed to do I would use your search engine and just enter T-fal parts, Deep fryer parts, Emeril parts or something like that. You might find a basket that has similar measurements (I'm thinking that it's the basket handle). Hope this helps.
1080837
I agree with Kim I have only used mine for deep frying and it should work on any cooking method but for me a smaller thermometer that can be tucked away in a drawer would be more convenient for daily use as this is a very large thermometer that sits in a deep pot and requires a large storage area.
1512169
I've never used the basket to cook a fish, but as long as the fish fits on it, I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. I've used the basket to cook wings, chicken, ribs, roast, and tenderloin...and they all turn out great. I am planning to use it to cook salmon fillets, too, but haven't done it yet. I would definitely try it.
110878
Depends upon whether of not you're going to use the basket. You need more oil to cover your items if you do. I find I don't use the basket and just scoop the fried items out with a chinese strainer. Normally I put a couple of inches of oil in it. Can't give you a measurement for that, however.
728351
HEY Caitlin S....they make steamer baskets for regular sized pot and pan....if the steamer basket that they make does not fit try putting a stainless steel colander in the pot with a lid that fits...it will not be as efficient, but it works and have done this many times...all depends on the diameter of your stock pot if the factory basket fits or not, what i do works......john
888333
The bottom part is too thin, I always burned what ever Im cooking in it. Unless you turn the heat to low. Using it for simmering is fine, not for frying or sauteying.
1258398
The large basket is 10 3/4 inches long, 9 inches width and 3 inches deep. You can put alot of food in it we have done Catfish fillets (very large), Alaskan Cod fillets, fries, mushrooms, zucchini and squash. We absolutely love our fryer.
2003560
It depends on what size of item or itemsYou're frying. Your best bet is to fill it withWater to judge the amt of oil you need toUse
1544966
I've tried it with salmon and it didn't work very well. Like the previous comment, not great for that since there is no cover to stop grease spatter. I mainly use for eggs, bacon and pancakes. Works great for that.