Presto CoolDaddy Deep Fryer
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Warranty Description: 1 year
- Item Weight: 3.42 pounds
- Color: Black
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well regarded compact fryer for typical home frying, praised for its closed lid safety design, though quality has been inconsistent enough that a few buyers received units with loose fitting parts.
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ASIN: B00066XRO4Category: Deep Fryers
Overview
The Presto 05442 CoolDaddy is a cool touch electric deep fryer with a locking, vented cover, a removable nonstick pot, and a charcoal odor filter, sized to fry about six servings at a time.
Not every review is positive, one buyer found the handle harder to operate once the oil got hot and had the lid and filter come loose repeatedly.
- Cool touch exterior, six serving capacity
- Locking, vented cover with large viewing window
- Charcoal air filter for odor control
- Removable pot with nonstick surface
Who it's for
Good for households wanting a fryer that feels safe to operate, with a lid that stays shut during frying and a compact removable pot for cleanup. Someone frying very large quantities regularly may find the six serving capacity limiting.
Pros and cons
- Basket lowers into oil with the lid closed for safety
- Charcoal filter controls frying odor well
- Removable nonstick pot simplifies cleanup
- Cool touch exterior
- Handle reported to stiffen once oil is hot on at least one unit
- One buyer found the build cheaply made with the lid and filter coming loose
Performance notes
The adjustable thermostat and indicator light let the cook know when oil has reached the set temperature before lowering the basket, and the design keeps the lid closed and locked throughout frying so hot oil does not splatter.
Where it stands among deep fryers
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 6 deep fryers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 56 deep fryers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.42 poundslower than 90% of 40 deep fryers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.7 × 10.8 × 9.1 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 wattslower than 57% of 47 deep fryers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 05442 |
| Item Type Name | Cool Touch Deep Fryer |
Closest rivals on specs
Elite Gourmet Deep Fryer 2 Quart- Item Weight 3.42 vs 5.16 pounds (-34%)
Ovente Deep Fryer 2 Liter- Item Weight 3.42 vs 5.5 pounds (-38%)
Amazon Basics Deep Fryer 3.2 Qt- Item Weight 3.42 vs 5.6 pounds (-39%)
Frequently asked questions
Can I lower the food into the oil without opening the lid?
Yes, the exterior handle lowers the basket into the oil while the cover stays closed, which is the fryer's main safety feature.
How many servings does the CoolDaddy hold?
Presto describes it as a six serving capacity fryer in a compact size.