do this fryer also cook veggies as well like cooking in a regular pot?
1709019
you could not control the temp with a fryer. need a regular temp controlled cooker
830898
On high heat you can vegetable stir fry, on Max Heat you can "high sear" meats, you can do shallow frying with oil, slow cooking for "braising".
1118668
Sure, you can fry up big batches of anything in this. The larger basket sits at the bottom of the pot, the shorter one has a lip on it so it sits at the top of the pot, so depending on how much oil you use, you could use either one or both of the baskets for frying. We bought this pot to do an old fashioned shrimp boil, worked great for that, but we've also tried frying a turkey which it what it's made for and that was fun. I used it this fall for canning. It was great to do all that boiling water bath outdoors instead of in the kitchen. I've more than gotten my money's worth out of this pot. Sure, you can fry up big batches of anything in this. The larger basket sits at the bottom of the pot, the shorter one has a lip on it so it sits at the top of the pot, so depending on how much oil you use, you could use either one or both of the baskets for frying. We bought this pot to do an old fashioned shrimp boil, worked great for that, but we've also tried frying a turkey which it what it's made for and that was fun. I used it this fall for canning. It was great to do all that boiling water bath outdoors instead of in the kitchen. I've more than gotten my money's worth out of this pot.
312487
Hi, you can fry fish and chicken but not a deep fry. I use a small amount of oil with the Oster on a medium heat and brown each side then reduce the heat, cover and cook until done. My one word of caution is the middle does get quite hot because of the element so watch the food close to the center. Good luck and Happy cooking! This is a fun little cooker and you will be so surprised how may meals it will provide ! So fry away ! Remember .... Easy with the oil and you will be fine. Have a great day!
465851
Yes it does! Cooks evenly and do easy to clean. I'm thinking of buying another one.
1697816
does. I like the fry pan very much. The lid has an opening to let steam out. because it is large I was able to makepancakes in it. Love my pan.Shirley
510964
We have the 4 gallon and it has one large tank with 2 separate baskets in it. Works great. My husband fried 35 lbs of catfish filets the first time we ever used it and from the time he started frying until he finished was only 1 hour & 10 minutes! The grease can be used several times. The way this is built is great! Grease does not burn. He is an avid fish fryer and he says this cooker is the best he has ever owned. Make sure you get the cart it sits in. Makes moving it around a much easier task. We love ours.
1524356
It's fine no worse than frying something in a pan . It's a real nice deep fryer we love it !!
2204756
Separately no but they show recipes with veggies in rice during cooking. Steaming is so simple you could do that in pot with basket. This rice cooker excels at rice but will steam many ways too just not separately.
1157518
I know what you mean. I LOVE this fryer though. It cooks everything perfect.If I am going to deep fry a chicken, or Turkey, I have a full size deep fryer. This makes the best chicken tenders and French fries, and the clean up and storage are GREAT. I have had this fryer for over two years, no problems, no mess, and from past fryers of this size, it is the best.
1311030
Yes, it can cook it like you are doing it on a stovetop since it has the brown/sauté mode, or you can steam it.
2242600
Yes it chops very well all the usual UK veggies......carrots, potatoes, but some are difficult like broccoli
2232313
It will cook anything you put in it, but a couple of problems: 1) It does a poor job of getting to and maintaining fry temperature; mine couldn't get past 340, and quickly dropped lower when food was added. 2) It's a lot smaller than the advert pics imply; those must be pigmy chickens they show. Mine wouldn't hold more than 4 drumsticks (chicken). I returned mine, and now I use a dutch oven. It isn't automatic, but it cooks.
2032217
No, but the temp is not as advertised. I ended up throwing it out a long time ago and buying a commercial grade fryer. More money but worth the investment.
673061
I cannot say right now as I packed mine away but there are different models so you have to pay attention to the particular model number. I enjoyed mine while I used it. Its a great fryer and easy to clean up. The best part is the removable oil container. I used to drain it after using and store in refrigerator until next use. Look and see if others are same model.
2056662
Yes I can fry a small fryer all at one time. I also use it to make my cinnamon rolls it holds 6 large rolls perfect for sunday buffet. Made a apple cobbler in it for a friends family reunion they loved it;
917674
Yes basket just makes easy to take out all food at same time and drain . I use mine fryer all the time, love it.