> I don't fry foods because I don't like the oily film that gets all over
> the kitchen.
>
> Cheap electric fryers are on sale as low as $30. Anyone think it's a
> good useful kitchen item?
>

IMHO the less expensive deep fryers are messy (I used to have a Fry Daddy).
I have the type that doesn't smell up the house from frying or splatter
grease. However, it's not cheap, but I do like it.

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