Aemutady Mini Deep Fryer vs Zumic Small Deep Fryer

Both are small stainless steel fry pots with no electrics, so neither has a thermostat or timer. The Aemutady is the better pick for most shoppers: it includes a strainer basket with a foldable handle, a pour spout and an anti-scald handle, and the pot and basket are dishwasher safe. The Zumic is a bare pot with no basket and no pour spout, so it suits someone who already owns a skimmer and wants the simplest vessel. Owners of this type of fryer praise the small oil volume and easy cleanup, but note that oil temperature is guesswork without a thermometer.

• Choose the Aemutady if you want a basket for lifting fries and chicken out, a pour spout for draining oil, and dishwasher-safe parts.
• Choose the Zumic if you already have a slotted skimmer and thermometer and just want a plain stainless pot for one or two portions.