Presto Pro Fry Dual Basket Deep Fryer
- Oil Capacity: 19.9 cups
- Wattage: 1800 watts
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Warranty Description: 1 year
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dual-basket fryer built for frying two foods at once, with a compact storage design, though the temperature dial may read higher than the oil actually reaches.
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ASIN: B000HEBAV2Model: 05466Category: Deep Fryers
Overview
Two oblong stainless steel baskets set the Presto 05466 apart, letting a 12-cup capacity fryer cook two different foods in one 1800W immersion oil bath without them mixing.
The dual baskets let you fry two different foods in the same oil without them mixing, though both baskets still share one temperature setting since there's only one vat.
- 12-cup food capacity
- 1800W immersion heating element
- Dual oblong baskets
- Spatter-shield cover included
Who it's for
Frying two different foods for different people at once, or wanting a fryer that doubles as a steamer, is where this fits best. It is a weaker match if you need the temperature dial to read accurately without any adjustment.
Pros and cons
- Fries two different foods separately at once
- Element and pot remove for easy cleaning
- Nests compactly for storage when not in use
- Doubles as a steamer for vegetables or seafood
- Dial temperature may read higher than actual oil temp
- Uses a large volume of oil to fill
Where it stands among deep fryers
- #5 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 |
|---|---|
| Model | 05466 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10.7 poundshigher than 67% of 40 deep fryers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.2 × 15 × 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 19.9 cupshigher than 59% of 42 deep fryers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 wattshigher than 65% of 47 deep fryers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 Deep Fryer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 05466 |
| Item Type Name | Deep Fryer |
Closest rivals on specs
Hamilton Beach 35042 Electric Deep Fryer 5 Liter- Item Weight 10.7 vs 9.25 pounds (+16%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Presto 05466 fry two different foods at the same time?
Yes, it has two oblong baskets that fry separately in the same oil vat, though both share one temperature setting since there's only one heating element.
Can the Presto 05466 be used for anything besides frying?
Yes, the enameled pot and basket can also be used to steam or boil food such as vegetables and seafood.