Presto Pro Fry Deep Fryer
- Oil Capacity: 11.8 cups
- Wattage: 1800 watts
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Item Weight: 7 pounds
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ASIN: B005FYF7XQModel: 05461Category: Deep Fryers
Overview
Presto's 05461 uses a stainless steel immersion element to heat oil directly, giving it an 8-cup capacity for frying, steaming, and boiling in one enameled pot that lifts apart for cleaning.
- 1800-watt immersion heating element
- Oblong basket fits larger pieces of chicken or fish
- Spatter-shield cover to reduce splatter
- 120 volt, 60 Hz only
Who it's for
Suits home cooks who fry regularly enough to want dedicated equipment, including family-size batches of fries, chicken, or shrimp, and anyone who wants a pot that can also steam or boil. Less suited to anyone wanting a fully sealed, hands-off fryer, since cleaning and oil changes require lifting out the element by hand.
Pros and cons
- Fast preheat and oil temperature recovery
- 8-cup capacity handles family-size batches
- Pot also steams and boils, not just fries
- Element lifts out for a thorough clean
- Cleaning and oil changes take manual effort
- Requires ongoing upkeep to stay in good shape
Performance notes
A signal light shows when the oil has reached temperature, and the thermostat is adjustable rather than fixed.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Model | 05461 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 poundslower than 56% of 40 deep fryers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.9 × 9.7 × 9.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 11.8 cupslower than 73% of 42 deep fryers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 wattshigher than 65% of 47 deep fryers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Deep Fryer |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 5461 |
| Item Type Name | Deep Fryer |
Closest rivals on specs
Chefman Deep Fryer 4.5 Liter- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 19 cups (-38%)
Vexon Electric Deep Fryer with 3 Baskets 5 Liter- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 21.1 cups (-44%)
Secura Electric Deep Fryer 4L- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 16.9 cups (-30%)
Frequently asked questions
How much food does the Presto 05461 hold?
It has an 8-cup food capacity with an oblong basket sized for larger pieces like chicken or fish, enough for family-size batches.
Is the Presto 05461 dishwasher safe?
The pot and basket can go in the dishwasher, but the heating element and controller should be hand washed rather than submerged or run through a cycle.