Compact Stainless Steel Fryer vs MyMini 1.5 qt. Electric Deep Fryer

The MyMini is the easier pick for most people: it plugs in, holds a steady 120–400°F on a dial, and its basket goes in the dishwasher. The Newjoyloo is a stovetop pot, not an appliance, so it needs a burner and a thermometer, but its deep cylindrical body uses roughly half the oil of a flat pan and its hooked basket drains hands-free. Build quality is a wash at this size; the MyMini's 700W element is modest, so it suits small batches, and owners rate it 4.4 from 2,747 ratings.

• Choose the Newjoyloo if you want a compact stainless pot that fries on gas, induction or a camping stove, saves oil and pours cleanly from its spout.
• Choose the MyMini if you want set-and-forget electric frying with a temperature dial and display and a dishwasher-safe basket.