From the manufacturer
Handy Scoop
Lifts, drains, and serves.
Snap-on Lid
Stores oil without spills or odor.
Magnetic Cord
Easy break away style cord for safety.
Appliances, Kitchen & Small Appliances, US Store
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
$37.99
About this item Makes four servings of french fries with just four cups of oil Maintains proper frying temperature automatically Fries crispy shrimp, chicken, onion rings and more Handy scoop lifts, drains, and serves Quick preheat time and oil temperature recovery Easy to clean, nonstick surface inside and out Snap-on lid stores oil without spills or odor
| Model Name | FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer – Handy Scoop Included, Snap On Lid, Easy to Clean |
|---|---|
| Brand | Presto |
| Material | Nonstick |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 8.38"D x 8.13"W x 7.38"H |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Department | kitchen |
| Manufacturer | National Presto Ind |
| ASIN | B00005KB37 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 05420 |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,575 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #2 in Deep Fryers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 15, 2005 |
Jeff A. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple to use, inexpensive small batch deep fryer.
The Presto fry daddy is a very simple, convenient, easy to use counter top deep fryer. I recently purchased this newer version, but this has been my experience after years of use in my kitchen with the older versions. I don’t seem much change in design but maybe some minor improvements…Pros:1. Easy to use and setup for small batch deep frying.2. Not hard to clean if you clean within a day of cooking, and you’re mindful of the outside of the pot where the electrical components are.3. Perfect size for one to two people.4. Presto (fry daddy/fry baby) deep fryers have been around a long time and have proven to be a reliable, popular, and simple to use deep fryer (I’ve owned a fry daddy and fry granpappy for years myself).5. The small platform makes it easy to store in your cabinet.6. I don’t get grease splatter all over my range top by using a Dutch oven to deep fry on my stove.Cons:1. Grease splatter. Not terrible but you will always get some splatter around the unit when frying, especially if you drop foods into the hot grease that have a high moisture content. I use a large aluminum pizza pan under mine to help keep splatter off my countertops while cooking, and clean up soon after the unit has cooled. I haven’t myself, but you also may want to try a splatter screen.2. No temperature control. I spent a lot of time in Tampa Florida in my youth and like to cook Ebor City devil crab rolls, which are basically a relatively thick crab meat croquette with lots of Cuban and Italian spices. I’ve found these need to be cooked at frying temp of no more than 325F to get the center heated right and the breaded outside browned correctly. Unfortunately, all the Fry Daddy, Fry Baby, Fry Granpappy temps are too high to cook these seafood delicacies correctly. It would be great if I could just turn down the heat down by 50 to 75 F to cook my favorite seafood dish. I even bought a second (less convenient) deep fryer, mainly to cook my beloved crab rolls. Come On Presto! Not Everything Needs to be Cooked at 375 degrees F.3. 1. Not good for large batches of fried food. Get the Fry Granpappy for large batches.4. Sides of unit gets hot so don’t try to move until relatively cool.Recommendations:1, Again, this is a very simple and easy to use deep fryer, that can easily accommodate enough food for two adults (maybe even a 3rd or 4th depending on how much fried food you’re planning on serving), just don’t expect to cook for large gatherings.2. Put a large pizza pan or your largest cookie sheet under the unit when frying to keep countertop splatter to a minimum.3.Don’t use the deep fryer as a long term storage container for used oil. I recommend straining the oil through a fine mesh sieve after cooking and the oil has cooled enough to handle, then storing in a container in the fridge. Those little bits of burnt breading, etc. will effect the flavor of your used oil after a time. If you are going to fry again within a few days, no problem, but don’t just use the deep fryer as and oil storage container. Using some recently used oil again won’t have any noticeable effect on the flavor of your fried food as long as you dont let the burnt bits set too long. Also, never fry any “turf” (land) meat or veggies in oil you previously used to fry “surf” (ocean). You can reuse fish grease to fry more seafood, just never fry “turf: with previously used “surf” grease. Should be okay though to fry “surf” with “turf” grease. REGARDLESS, Don’t used your Fry Daddy as a Long Term Grease Storage Container.4. (Can’t stress this enough) Please let your deep fryer cool to a safe temperature before trying to move, save the used oil, or clean. Hot oil/grease is VERY DANGEROUS. This is a relatively safe deep fryer but very basic and you still be dealing with a HOT POT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE OIL. Be very careful!Conclusion: Worth the money. No unneeded bells and whistles. Temp control would be great.
162 people found this helpful
Vinny –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This appliance has performed well above my expectations.
This appliance has performed well above my expectations. No splatter if used as instructed so there is very little clean up afterwards. Makes perfect fried catfish, oysters and fries. Cooks at the perfect temperature and won’t burn your oil so it can be used multiple times.
7 people found this helpful
gloria –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple & Easy to Use
It is just as good now as it was 40 years ago. No temperature to set . Just plug it in wait 3- 5 minutes to get hot then fry what ever you like .This is my third Fry Daddy in 40 years. I cook Fries, Chicken, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken Nuggets, make my own Tortilla chips and Small Fried Pies.. it’s just a great little deep fry , dows’t take up much space and cleans up easily.
32 people found this helpful
Jake –
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice product
worked good. came in factory sealed box. I’m happy. thanks amazon!
4 people found this helpful
Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
simple design, easy to use, compact
I have had a couple of these over the years and they have been easy to use and reliable. Some reviews show poor results but on the whole they are rare and many can be attributed to user error. The lid, for example, is a pliable plastic so if you’re going to put it back on a hot fryer, you should probably not be trusted with sharp objects or anything that plugs into the wall socket.
6 people found this helpful
Local –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, clean and deep fries perfectly.
I used to hate deep frying, but that all changed upon my first use of this little gem time saver. Simple, easy and very little clean up. Stores used oil ready to used again. Although you can’t control the temperature, you don’t have to because once you plug it in, it goes to and maintains the proper frying temperature throughout the entire cooking process. Good quality, no frills, just put the oil in plug it in, within a couple of minutes, you’re ready to go. I’m single and only cook for myself, one serving, so if you have to cook for a family, you would want a bigger version. But I’ve been using this for a few months and can’t do without it.
27 people found this helpful
pam harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
Easy to use and no worries about the temperature. I had problems getting the oil hot enough using my gas stove you don’t have to worry about it with this product. Small enough to easily store.
9 people found this helpful
Bob C –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a “bare bones” appliance, but it works pretty well
The Fry Daddy works pretty well if you live alone and occasionally want to fry something. I bought the small size (7.25″ dia, 7.5″ high). I don’t even know if they make a bigger one. But overall, it works pretty well to make a single serving of frozen french fries or Pizza rolls. The odor of frying in oil tends to linger (which I find unpleasant), but quite frankly, I have never been all that satisfied with the results when using my air fryer. I thought the Fry Daddy might be a better alternative. Overall, I would have to say it is. I use palm oil (instead of canola oil) which seems to leave less of a smell. The Fry Daddy has a very tight fitting cover, which should help to keep the oil from going rancid.The Fry Daddy literally has no controls. There is no on-off switch. There is no thermostat. You add the proper amount of oil, plug it in, wait 10 minutes – and fry. Pull the plug to turn it off. Somehow, I missed these details before I ordered mine, but actually it works OK. However, I would like to see an on-off switch. The plug sparks when it is pulled, so that act must be causing wear on the outlet.My Fry Daddy heats up to 405F in maybe 8 minutes, and then holds that temp (+/-2F perhaps) until food is put in to fry. The temp drops substantially when food is added, depending upon the temperature and quantity of the food. The frying temperature does not recover very quickly. The unit is rated at 1200W (10A, I did not check), but in all honesty, the recovery is slower than I expected, given the stated wattage.My one real complaint is the shortness of the power cord. Presto seems paranoid about having a child pull the fryer off a counter top. I rather suspect that happened, and Presto was held liable. In any case, the power cord is so short that it can’t be draped over the edge of a counter. Idiot proof. But not very convenient.
38 people found this helpful
Kellie Vann –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the best thing I’ve ever purchased on Amazon!
I purchased the FryDaddy as a gift for my family for Christmas. We’ve already used it three times! I’ve heard about this item and how it makes the best French fries, and boy does it ever! We don’t really eat out very often, but sometimes you just want some fried, greasy food, am I right? Frying on the stovetop is a hassle because it takes so long to heat up, just for it to cool off when you add your food making the cooking time extra long. With frydaddy, the oil heats in less than 5 minutes and stays that temperature throughout the process. So far I’ve made fries, blooming onion petals, and chicken tenders. All have turned out incredible. Better than fast food by a mile, and honestly quicker. This item has already paid for itself easily. I can’t wait to experiment with different oils!
One person found this helpful
sam –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun. Fun And more Fun.
I’m a simple woman. Not a whole lot of gadgets. But this was a housewarming gift I just love. I have made perfect French fries which as ya’ ll know are exorbitant even at McD’ s these days. Crunchy outside, tender inside. And deep fried fan tail shrimp.oh yeah. Next…fish & chips. Just ordered the Amazon Fresh 128 oz peanut oil to keep me happy all winter. This summer I’ll switch to deep fried veggies from the farmers market. Also want to do homemade potato chips…a bag is running close to $5 now. No way!!!
One person found this helpful
Rosebud –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use and clean
I do wish it had a temperature control..but it works good without one. Just make sure oil is hot before putting food in it. Easy to storage and hold oil for next time. Also spacious for the counter.
Kaitlyn Lee –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best thing ever
This is my favorite deep fryer! My MIL has one just like it and she’s the one that recommended the brand, so I instantly looked it up on Amazon! It works great, clean up is easy and I love how quickly it warms up the oil to dry stuff!
2 people found this helpful
Patricia Lewis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
It was a good price
Frances Kryl –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use. I
I use it to cook for myself
rob –
5.0 out of 5 stars
has no basket
frying fish and french fries
One person found this helpful
Verna Grindstaff –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect size for 2
As family gets smaller,or to fry up a quick snack this is perfect
One person found this helpful
I’m enjoying cooking with this fry daddy. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t put too much grease in the fry daddy
I like everything about it. I cook some wing ding very good.
Robert B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy
Makes perfect French fries. Have the larger one also but needed one for small meals for two, this one works for us.
One person found this helpful
maria deatley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fry daddy
Love this! Heats up fast and works great.
One person found this helpful
Kenneth Mcneill –
5.0 out of 5 stars
works
Love this fryer, waist line has not liked it!!!
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent…almost
Great little fryer, except magnetic connection of power cord is a bit flimsy. Just keep an eye on it, and it will be fine.
p.tater –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great size for a single or couple
Love the little fryer. If you want want to surprise someone though, it does NOT come inside a box. The manufacturer’s box is it, so everyone knows what it is. Found out the hard way when I tried to buy one to surprise my husband for Christmas, but he got to the door before me. Surprise. Not.
3 people found this helpful
Jeanne –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fryer
Easy to use and convenient. Allows for storage of oil
Carol –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for One
I ordered this as a Xmas gift. The recipient found it perfect for just herself.
One person found this helpful
Mrs Vega –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, but…
Wish the lid was either a different color or glass/metal.Melted mine last night because it’s easy to simply plug in and not necessarily notice the lid on top.I love this thing, though. It’s easy to use and clean. But maybe a lid update in the future.
2 people found this helpful
Monique Hall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Na
Love it
dave roselle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
This works fine for just about everything so be prepared to stock up your freezer and I especially like steak fries, and fish
One person found this helpful
kellie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the right size
We didn’t want a big one. Did fried chicken good. Next time I’m putting it on the counter in the outdoor kitchen so my inside kitchen doesn’t smell like oil.
One person found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it!
Fry’s great!
One person found this helpful
Jim Fitz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Put oil up to line
Like it for fried chicken. Worked well but I will put oil to line next time
Love the item. Might order more in the future after the crazy holidays. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deep fryer
Great addition to my kitchen gadgets.
Amalia Cerbone –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product to fry small amounts of your favorite things.
Compact, easy to use fryer. Oil temperature is automatically set by the appliance.
3 people found this helpful
VIVIAN T. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fry Daddy
Love my fry daddy
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eselente
Me encanto muy buenos
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job at a great price!
This thing pack a punch, heats up the oil quickly and is super easy to clean. Would absolutely buy again!
One person found this helpful
Delpha Carleton –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as described.
I’ve used this numerous times. Works great. Cooks fast.
One person found this helpful
Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely made, I didn’t use yet
I haven’t used this yet, but it’s very cute for small frying. I’m personally not great at frying large amounts of food and I think this will be perfect for me
Kyle Smith –
5.0 out of 5 stars
pour oil, plug in and fry
Works great. You are limited space wise, but works well for us frying fish, mushrooms, etc.
One person found this helpful
Stacey H. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Small, works well, and easy to clean.
2 people found this helpful
Paul Green –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
Gifted to family members
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yum!
This works great, cooks the food well and is easy to use. You don’t have to worry about settings or temperature. Just plug it in and start cooking! I’m eating way too many fried foods now!!!
Malinda Isenhower –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Husband’s favorite toy
My husband live this fry daddy. Perfect for frying shrimp, fries, hushpuppies, etc without all the mess in the stovetop.
Ethan Touch –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Works well. Got tired of using my stove for frying. This machine does all the work for me. It’s small enough for a single person. Doesn’t take up too much counter space. Good price.
Kindle Customer seeker of truth –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Small & simple
It’s just the right size easy to use as wellas easy to clean..
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the size
Not as large as they use to be but I love the smaller size
carol brodala –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
Can’t find the old fashioned fry daddy except on Amazon! No retail stores carry it anymore. So happy you had it. Love it!
chioma –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Size
It is simple and easy to use and also easily to clean.
radicalwaysradicalways –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make sure what you’re frying is thawed out before cooking.
Working with dry oil can be a challenge, but with presto fry daddy, cooking just becomes easy. The frying time is fast and it cooks fully. No cold spots. Now I’ve read where people have talked about spattering. The reason behind that is because if the food your cooking has any water, the reaction will cause the oil to spatter. It’s always best to allow what you’re going to fry to fully thaw out first. This will prevent this from happening.I like the fact this doesn’t take up a lot of shelf space and the handle make’s moving it around simple.Never put the lid on the fryer until the oil has fully cooled down. This will help prevent premature wear of the material making it last longer.But make sure you keep the outer part clean at all times when you finish cooking. Otherwise the oil will start to cake up and it will be tough to clean off.Happy frying.
10 people found this helpful
Mainegrrl –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can’t go wrong with the OG
It’s a Fry Daddy… They have been around forever and fry at one temperature. This one temp works for most fried foods. The price is right and you will be happy unless you need to fry one thing at a lower temp, let it cool and fry again at a higher temp. I got one for my daddy for his birthday. He is now a “Fry Daddy” himself and very happy.
3 people found this helpful
Bonnie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fry daddy
Love this just the right size for me
Rika –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legend fryer
Not much to say as this has been around for year & years. It’s not my first fry daddy, works as it should.
Corrina –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very convenient
Kind of smaller then I was looking for but still a great value! Good for small batches of fries and it is a money saver with the snap on lid to save the oil
2 people found this helpful
Lulu –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I never knew what I was missing…
This is a great kitchen appliance. Now my fries are crispy on the outside and soft inside. This is wonderful!!
2 people found this helpful
Bo Davenport –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kid worthy
My kiddos love this thing.
One person found this helpful
Chuck Jeffress –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was able fry 6 chicken wings.
Loved the fact that it doesn’t take much oil and it stays hot while frying.
One person found this helpful
Santiago Escobar –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amo este producto!!!!
Es maravilloso y facil para todo. Solo desearia una tapa que se ajuste a la hora de freir.
Margaret WilsonMargaret Wilson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fry Daddy fries !
Fry Daddy fries. I used coconut oil (that I bought on Amazon) that can take a a temperature as high as 425 degrees. I used a Candy Thermometer (also bought on Amazon) to check the temperature. The temperature reached as high as 400 degrees on the thermometer (maybe because it was on the metal and down low in the pot) it does heat up for sure. I made a simple yeast donut recipe to test this fryer out. BE SURE TO TAKE THE LID OFF BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN AND LEAVE IT OFF UNTIL THE OIL HAS COOLED DOWN !
11 people found this helpful
michael crawford –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Presto Fry Daddy
i liked the Presto Fry daddy very much. I bought it to replace the presto grand pappy fryer as it was very old I use it mainly to do french fries as i like my fries cooked in oil.
2 people found this helpful
Nicole –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
Heats up fast. Easy to clean.
One person found this helpful
Lf0612 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Easy use. Perfect for apps.