Customers say
Customers find the deep fryer to be a good quality product that cooks well. It’s spacious enough for large batches of food like eggrolls and chicken thighs. The fryer is easy to clean and maintain, with dishwasher-safe parts. Many customers find it simple to use and a convenient alternative to messy pots and pans. They are satisfied with the value for money. However, some customers have issues with functionality and have mixed views on heat up and overall quality.
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Electric Deep Fryer
Make authentic, restaurant-style fried food like fish and chips, french fries, and more with this home version deep fryer.
Secura Deep Fryer
Fry fish and chips at the same time. Our cool-touch, stainless steel deep fryer comes with 3 fry Baskets–One Jumbo for big batches of Finger-Licking’ Fried chicken or donuts, plus 2 side-by-side baskets for smaller batches of Fish-N-Chips, Fries-N-Onion rings, or for frying foods with different cook times.
1700 watt immersion element preheats and recovers oil temperature fast.
4. 0-Liter removable oil tank for easy clean-ups, Extra set of odor Filters.
Adjustable heat control (250°-375°f), Odor-Filter and see-thru window in lid.
Automatic timer adjustable up to 60 min to shut down heating element. Ready light.
| Model Name | L-DF401B-T |
|---|---|
| Brand | Secura |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 15.5″D x 14.5″W x 9.5″H |
| Wattage | 1700 watts |
| Oil Capacity | 4 Liters |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00661799822824, 00638339651763 |
| Manufacturer | Secura |
| UPC | 661799822824 735343472114 689466237528 638339651763 |
| Item Weight | 10.69 pounds |
| ASIN | B007OZXVDM |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | L-DF401B-T |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,200 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #16 in Deep Fryers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 17, 2009 |
by David D.
Perfectly fries chicken
I’ve only used this appliance one time; but it did a fantastic job of frying chicken legs. Previously, I used a cast iron skillet to fry my fish or chicken. Love cast iron; but on the stove top, you have to continuously adjust the burner settings to keep oil temperature constant.This Secura deep fryer automatically makes temperature adjustments. As I cooked, I monitored the oil temperature with an infrared thermometer. It exactly matched the dial setting throughout the cook. It knows when to turn the elements on to raise the heat. And, it has a light on the panel that confirms this process. Setting up the appliance for first use was extremely easy. I didn’t even read any instructions. (not advising you to take shortcuts.) Mostly it was common sense. The heating element can be removed from pot by simply lifting the control panel straight up. Clean the appliance before first use. There are a couple of cons. The power cord is very short. (about 30 inches.) I’m guessing the manufacturer made it short for safety reasons. If the appliance should ever fall off the counter, the power cord would easily detach because it is held in place with magnetic contacts. This sucks if you have 12 inch-deep cabinets that protrude over a two foot-wide counter. Putting the appliance at the very lip of your counter will still mean that the exhaust from the fryer will baste your cabinets with hot moisture. Could damage the finish of cabinet doors. I’m not advising anybody to connect an extension cord to this appliance. The manufacturer strongly says Don’t. However, I do own a bunch of 10 gauge extension cords, ranging from 4 to 100 feet in length. Bought most of them from Amazon. 10 gauge is a safer wire than the 12 or 14 gauge socket you currently use. Just saying. I use my 10 gauge cords for a lot of heavy electrical drain devices such as pool pump, infrared heaters, induction cook top, welder, battery charger, log splitter, air compressor, etc. Again, not advising you to use a 10 gauge extension cord with the Secura Deep Fryer. Just saying it is the perfect length to allow me to place my deep fryer on top of my stove which has a vent fan to remove moisture and cooking odors. The next “con” involves the wire cooking basket. I suppose these wire baskets are common throughout the industry among all manufacturers. The mesh on these baskets is small. OK, insures you can fry peas or termites without items dropping from basket. Somebody please manufacture a basket that will not clog up with egg battered recipes. (half inch spaces between bars.) On your first use, I suggest you lower basket into hot oil BEFORE adding battered food. Otherwise, coating might stick to mesh basket. On my second load of chicken legs, they did not stick. In fact, drumsticks floated as they neared completion. Don’t overload basket. Fried foods need lots of space between portions. Unlike competitors, the Secura will quickly reheat for the next batch. My oil was ready before I finished coating the next round. In summary, the Secura 4litre deep fryer is a great first buy for the typical consumer. Very affordable. Cooks perfectly. Heats oil quickly, and maintains desired temperature. As an Amazon customer, you know you can return any defective purchase, so don’t put too much weight on those one-star ratings. By the way, large chicken drumsticks (twice battered) were done in about 14 minutes. Many foods will probably require less time. There is a glass port that allows you to see when food is floating. This is when you need to remove cover and check doneness with a food thermometer. YouTube is a great source for deep fryer recipes.
by Sara
Love it !!!
We made wings, onion rings, and fries today. Everything came out perfect!! So happy with this purchase. Easy set up.
by Dale
Just as described.
It is very sturdy, easy to clean and has many cooking options to choose from.
by Amanda Randolph
Pleasantly Surprised
I purchased this to replace an old fryer I’ve had for almost 30 years. I was skeptical when unboxing, because of how light the fryer is. The fryer is very easy to assemble. The heating element heats oil rather quickly. The lid has an air filter which does filter some of the frying smell. The large basket works great. However the small fry baskets are not as stable nor do they sit in the oil reservoir evenly which has me wanting a second large basket. The cord length is just right for my needs. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised and recommend this fryer for small frying needs and value for money.
by Chopper
Great
Love it, makes the perfect fries, actually more substantial a build than i expected so pleasantly surprised, yep i would recommend
by Gloria North
Really pleased I bought this. Not heavy duty but works well, seems safe.
Fried food was delicious. Very happy with this. Read the other reviews about how you have to set the timer gizmo first to get it to heat which is counter-intuitive, but not difficult. The timer function works well – it is a safety feature. I cannot imagine having literally boiling oil in my kitchen and walking away, but I think that is the idea, that once timer goes off, so does the heating element. Have used this about three times so far. The interior well into which you put the oil and in which you fry appears to be coated steel. No plastic is in touch with your food as you are frying, as far as I can tell. Yes, it takes a lot of oil to fill to between the not enough and too much lines, as folks have noted, but afterwards, I found it relatively easy to pour the cold oil through some cheesecloth and strain it and save it. And the low-slung design of the machine feels very sturdy to me. Turns out, silly me, having multiple baskets to switch in and out when you are making stuff is also really useful at times; I thought I would not care about that. The way I had to put in on the counter so that cord would reach the wall plug meant that there was no way the magnetic plug that goes into the machine would fall out, so I did not encounter that issue. This is not a super heavy duty item; totally made for the occasional home cook. But I used to have a sturdier one that, not sure why, made me feel afraid. I think for me, this fits well on the counter and that feels secure to me. And no, this was not made in Wisconsin, or whatever, this was made in China. But a well-thought out, well priced appliance.
by Amazon Customer
nice
this isn’t a bad fryer for the price, not super large, was a bit tough to fry chicken but smaller items it works for what I need
by Liliana
La amé, es super sencilla de usar, frie perfectamente y no es tan dificil la limpiada
by JL
Smooth transaction, exactly as described
by TeletubbieChef
Gone through a number of deep fryers over the years and until this one, I had favored another popular brand and thought that was the best. This one tops it in performance and quality all day long! It is able to maintain the set temperature better than any other household fryer I have ever owned! With useful safety features like a timer that shuts off fryer when time runs out and the usual breakaway cord, as well as replaceable filter on the lid to help screen out strong odors, this one is tops! AND THE SIZE – 4L capacity and being able to cook 2 foods at once with 2 baskets (or a large quantity of one item using third large basket), this is awesome! Cooking for a picky family on a day we decide to do fried foods, I often find myself cooking up 4, 5 or more different things between nuggets, fries, hashbrowns, battered fish, cheese sticks, etc. – and with other models it took forever with only one frying basket or smaller capacity – now cooking is done in under 10 minutes for the same variety of items for the whole family – definitely never going back to a single-basket fryer again!Disassembly for cleaning is incredibly easy, so that’s a bonus too!
by Stephanie bisson
Elle fonctionne a merveille .. 5 min de moins pour la prochaine fois
by Billy Cairns
With all three baskets, it’s so flexible, I love it.