WeChef Commercial Electric Deep Fryer 11.7L 1500W Fryer w/Time Control and Oil Filtration…
- Deep Fryer
- 49.5 cups
- 1500 watts
- 1
- More reviewed than 56%
A large-capacity fryer that handles real batches well, but a couple of quality control misses in the reviews are worth weighing against the mostly positive feedback.
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How it ranks among the 52 deep fryers we track
4.3★ across 971 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
Built for volume, the WeChef 26FRY003 is an 11.7L countertop deep fryer with a stainless steel body, a single removable basket, dial control from 140 to 392F, and a 60-minute timer.
WeChef recommends filling the tank to about 6 liters of oil rather than its full volume. The lift-out heating tube and drain tap are meant to simplify cleanup and oil changes, and the basket is sized for roughly 3 pounds of chips or five pairs of wings per batch, more than most compact home fryers hold.
- 1500W element with 140 to 392F dial control
- Up to 60-minute timer with two status lights
- Stainless steel basket and housing with a lift-out heating tube
- Overheat cutoff at 464F and an oil drain tap
Who it's for
Suits anyone frying in volume, whether for a family gathering, a small food business, or batch outdoor cooking, who wants a bigger basket than typical countertop fryers offer. Less suited to someone wanting a small, light unit for occasional single servings.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers cooking for family gatherings or small food businesses praised the basket's capacity compared to smaller home fryers, with one able to fry a dozen or more pieces of fish at a time. Complaints centered on quality control: one reviewer's unit arrived with a non-working burner, another noted surface scratches out of the box, and a couple mentioned a slightly loose basket handle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Basket handles large batches easily
- Drain tap simplifies oil cleanup
- Thermostat holds temperature well once loaded
- Basket handle can wiggle when lifting
- One unit arrived scratched
- One unit had a failed heating element
Performance notes
The 1500W heating tube brings oil up to temperature in around 15 to 20 minutes according to reviewers, and the thermostat holds steady once loaded. Overheat protection cuts power for at least 30 minutes if oil reaches 464F, and a drain tap at the base lets you empty used oil without lifting the tank.
Specifications
| Brand | WeChef |
|---|---|
| Model | 26FRY003-10LS-DTY |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 16 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.8 × 18.1 × 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 49.5 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Metallic Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Details in Description |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 26FRY003-10LS-DTY |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in deep fryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeChef Commercial Electric Deep Fryer 11.7L 1500W Fryer w/Time Control and Oil Filtration…This product | 4.3 / 5 | 971 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep FryerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 30,100 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach Professional Style Electric Deep Fryer with Basket and LidHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EDF2100 Electric Immersion Deep Fryer Removable Basket Adjustable…Elite Gourmet | 4.1 / 5 | 6,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| T-fal 3.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket for Home UseT-Fal | 4.4 / 5 | 22,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the WeChef 26FRY003-10LS-DTY
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much oil does the WeChef 26FRY003 fryer hold?
WeChef recommends filling to about 6 liters of oil within its 11.7L tank.
What temperature range does it cook at?
The dial adjusts from 140F to 392F.
Does it shut off automatically if the oil overheats?
Yes, it cuts power for at least 30 minutes once oil reaches 464F, per the manufacturer.