Can you deep fry a whole chicken in this unit?
1157516
I have not tried to fry a whole chicken. The fryer/basket would not be able to hold a whole chicken.
1157517
The basket is not big enough to hold a whole chicken but will hold a whole chicken cut up into pieces.
1157518
I know what you mean. I LOVE this fryer though. It cooks everything perfect.If I am going to deep fry a chicken, or Turkey, I have a full size deep fryer. This makes the best chicken tenders and French fries, and the clean up and storage are GREAT. I have had this fryer for over two years, no problems, no mess, and from past fryers of this size, it is the best.
1157519
No. It is too small. Maybe a Cornish hen, but a whole chicken would overflow the oil.
745096
The maximum depth in the middle of the pan is 2 1/2 inches by quick check using a ruler. I did deep fry rolled up boneless chicken. I think it cooked it fairly evenly across the pan.
745092
I bought this for my daughter and son-in-law and I know they fry things, including fish, in it. I'm not sure what you mean by 'deep frying'. I don't think it's deep enough to fry something that you'd want to submerge in oil. I know they love this fry pan.
45513
Since it is a large deep fryer. I would have to believe that you can cook just about anything friable in this unit.My opinion only.....
523142
This was a gift. I am unsure whether you can fry with it. Contact the manufacture on that question
1915266
No, we used it a few times for frying bacon, but it's not as deep as I wanted. If you cook a lot of bcon at one time, you may have to remove some of the grease or it will run over!
564656
Hello Christine, yes you can deep fry with the lid on or off, there is a window in the top of the lid so you can see what is being fried. I hope this answers your question.
241073
Hello, yes It can be used for just about any deep fried foods. Well worth the money.
1831540
The pan is pretty deep, so I don't see why not. I've done some pan frying but no deep frying in mine.
229159
No, you can only put pieces of chicken in the basket. If you want to cook a whole chicken you would need to get the Compact or larger.
564655
Yes you can. At least I do, and so far no problem. It doesn't really stop the frying smell, but it avoids the splashing around.
1825943
Yes! this is the perfect size to cook a whole chicken! I have done this several times. This is the best crock-pot!
312487
Hi, you can fry fish and chicken but not a deep fry. I use a small amount of oil with the Oster on a medium heat and brown each side then reduce the heat, cover and cook until done. My one word of caution is the middle does get quite hot because of the element so watch the food close to the center. Good luck and Happy cooking! This is a fun little cooker and you will be so surprised how may meals it will provide ! So fry away ! Remember .... Easy with the oil and you will be fine. Have a great day!
1217871
I'm not sure. I have never used it for deep frying. It is only two (2) inches deep. The temperature control seems accurate. It might work.
613019
Never used it for frying, just broiling.Since I wrote the review my unit quit working so I sent back,I believe at their expense.New unit also went out and I gave up.It cooks the best chicken that I have ever cooked and I loved it but it just clogged up the light socket I guess with the grease released.I feel like an addict because I still think about ordering another.It has to work longer for others but I had bad luck.
1118665
The instructions warn you not to fry anything in this pot. I typically take warning labels as a challenge, however, and proceeded to fry a turkey in it without any problems. I think wings would be fine. Just make sure your oil isn't getting too hot and the chicken is dry before you drop it in and you should be fine.
1784175
NO. But you can cook a large roast or whole chicken with excellent results. I just did this last Christmas. Took about 4.5 hrs for a large roasting hen.