How much food can it fry at once?

About ¾ of a pound, roughly one or two servings of fries or a small batch of wings. Larger households will need several rounds.

The nonstick die-cast bowl wipes out fairly easily. The heating element is attached to the bowl, so you cannot fully submerge it and must clean around the element.

Does it really cut frying odors?

It has a removable charcoal filter in the lid that reduces smells. It helps, but it does not eliminate odor entirely, so run a vent or fan.

What temperature does it reach?

The adjustable thermostat goes up to 375°F, which covers fries, chicken and most fried foods. Verify with a thermometer if results seem off.

How much oil does it hold?

1.1 liters. That is less than full-size fryers, which keeps heat-up fast but limits batch size.

Is it good for a family?

It suits one or two people. For a family of four or more, a larger fryer with a bigger basket and oil well will be less work.

Where is the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer cheapest?

At Target, for $64.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 298 ratings.

Where can I buy the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Cuisinart, Tractor Supply Co, NFM, Target.

Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer

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Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer

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Last seen at $64.95 at Target on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer

The Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer is a small countertop fryer with a 1.1-liter oil well and a ¾-pound food capacity, aimed at households frying for one or two. Its die-cast nonstick bowl, attached 1000 W element and adjustable thermostat up to 375°F make it simpler to clean and control than bare-bones basket fryers. A removable charcoal odor filter is unusual at this size and helps with kitchen smells. Reviewers like the small footprint and quick heat-up but note the modest batch size and uneven results on thicker foods.

Best forSingles and couplesSmall batches of fries, wings or tempuraApartments with limited counter spaceBuyers who want an odor filter

Pros

Compact footprint for small kitchens
Nonstick die-cast bowl wipes clean
Adjustable thermostat up to 375°F
Removable charcoal odor filter
Stainless steel housing looks tidy
Heats up quickly at 1000 W

Cons

Small ¾-pound food capacity
1.1-liter oil well limits batch size
Thick or frozen foods can cook unevenly
Attached element makes deep cleaning fiddly
Some units run hot or cool versus the dial

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Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $64.95 on Nov 10 at NFM. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.1 / 5298 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.1 out of 5, praising its size, fast heating and easy-clean nonstick bowl. Complaints center on the small batches, uneven cooking of dense foods and thermostat accuracy.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners like how little counter space it takes and how easily it stores.
CapacityCriticisedThe ¾-pound basket fills fast, so cooking for more than two takes several rounds.
CleaningMixedThe nonstick bowl wipes clean, but the attached element makes thorough cleaning harder.
Cooking evennessCriticisedDense or frozen foods can brown unevenly, with some pieces underdone.
Odor filterPraisedThe removable charcoal filter noticeably reduces lingering frying smells.
Temperature controlMixedThe thermostat is handy, but some owners find the actual oil temperature differs from the dial.

Specifications

Food Capacity: ¾ of a pound
Oil Capacity: 1.1 liter
Fryer Type: Deep Fryer
Heating Element Type: Attached (to nonstick die-cast bowl)
Cooking Method: Deep Frying
Maximum Temperature: 375°F
Cooking Speed: Fast

Questions and answers

How much food can it fry at once?: About ¾ of a pound, roughly one or two servings of fries or a small batch of wings. Larger households will need several rounds.
Is it easy to clean?: The nonstick die-cast bowl wipes out fairly easily. The heating element is attached to the bowl, so you cannot fully submerge it and must clean around the element.
Does it really cut frying odors?: It has a removable charcoal filter in the lid that reduces smells. It helps, but it does not eliminate odor entirely, so run a vent or fan.
What temperature does it reach?: The adjustable thermostat goes up to 375°F, which covers fries, chicken and most fried foods. Verify with a thermometer if results seem off.
How much oil does it hold?: 1.1 liters. That is less than full-size fryers, which keeps heat-up fast but limits batch size.
Is it good for a family?: It suits one or two people. For a family of four or more, a larger fryer with a bigger basket and oil well will be less work.
Where is the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer cheapest?: At Target, for $64.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer?: Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 298 ratings.
Where can I buy the Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer?: 7 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Cuisinart, Tractor Supply Co, NFM, Target.