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Default Is a cheap deep fryer a good idea?

In article <4ZWZg.7140$IW6.6802@trndny01>, JD >
wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > "Rod Speed" > wrote:
> >
> >
> >>> Why buy a single use appliance that you might use a couple of times....
> >>> and then the damn thing will probably break and you will throw it away.
> >>>
> >> Anyone with a clue buys one that doesnt break.
> >>

> >
> > Agreed.
> >
> >
> >>> Buy a multi use vessel.
> >>>
> >> No thanks, I prefer to leave the fat in the single use
> >> appliance so I dont have to clean it after every use.
> >>

> >
> > The larger deep fryers with a temp control and lid can be used for other
> > cooking. I have a friend at work that uses hers to make soup and other
> > stuff. She does more than just fry in it. :-)
> >
> > If it was not such a large capacity, I'd consider getting one.
> >

> This is a timely thread for me as I've been toying with the idea of
> getting one for Buffalo wings. Any brand recommendations? I'm not fond
> of cheap junk myself.
>
> JD


Jess' said that the one she has is the deluxe Presto Fry Daddy.
Glass lid and temp. control.

Like I said, she uses it as an electric cooker as well as a deep fryer.

She got it at Wal-mart and said it was not expensive but I've not
actually priced them.
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