I need to grate directly into a deep fryer. Can this unit be used without the bowl?
580658
I've never used any other container other than what was sent with the product. However, if your deep fryer container can fit snugly as the designed product bowl, under the dispensing chute, it may work. Try it.
580659
Like Clive I have never used my grater without the bowl that came with it. I would not recommend using it over a deep fryer as the potential for grease fire could be a big problem.
1894233
I would say no, the coating should be dry to use this machine. Drop something wet into regular hot oil in a fry daddy.
556228
I have not tried that because I never use a 5 qt bowl - it is too small for my purposes.
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.
1027032
Yes but be careful not to disturb the heating elements or let food rest on them and burn-so whatever you are frying it is going to have to float-therefor I would always use the basket with this model with exposed elements.
310630
I'm not 100% sure. This is not as deep as the fryer so I do not believe that it will sit far enough into the deep fryer, the handle will stop it from going down into the oil. I use it in a 5 quart dutch oven on the stovetop. Hope this helps.
1562490
Unequivocally NO. That would be dangerous. You need an actual pressure fryer to do this. And they are available. Do a Google search (or Amazon).
1459367
No. You have to know what your doing though. One mess up and you could fry it. My husband did it.
310629
I'm not 100% sure. This is not as deep as the fryer so I do not believe that it will sit far enough into the deep fryer, the handle will stop it from going down into the oil. I use it in a 5 quart dutch oven on the stovetop.Hope this helps.
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Solo: NO, the inner pot (or whatever it's called) does not come out. That would make too much sense for cleaning. I have fried some things without the basket and it worked just fine. Used tongs to remove cooked food. Scott
1404180
I am not sure. I have never tried to do that since I have a fry daddy. But I really love this skillet! I use it almost every day.
296183
yes & is removable. I love it. Best deep fryer I have ever bought, next to the granpappy. I would recommend
954652
Yes, you can remove the bowl without losing your tare (zero) setting as long as you don't turn off the scale or let the auto-off timeout elapse.
288538
The first time that I used my deep fryer, I placed it on top of my gas cooktop under the vent. The stand perfectly straddled the burners, and the deep fryer was stable and level. I quickly discovered, however, that I didn't need the vent to fry chicken and french fries. I also was astonished that the grease didn't splatter. I still put mine in the same spot but only because I have a convenient outlet in that location. I see no reason why you couldn't place the fryer directly on a counter top.
2009755
Yes you can fry with the lid on. There is NO charcoal filter. I still use the deep fryer in the garage to avoid having the house smell like oil
1528170
not very well. The heat source is too far from the grate to get any kind of sear. If you were just slow cooking something, you could but I wouldn't do burgers or hot dogs on it.
1524358
Yes.....like any other fryer.The unit broke after a couple uses.......Aweful customer service.