How much food does the 4.2-quart basket hold?

It holds roughly 4.2 quarts of oil and a family-size batch of fries or several pieces of chicken. It suits two to four people, not a crowd.

Does it have a timer and adjustable temperature?

Yes. There is a mechanical timer and a dial thermostat that goes up to 375°F. There are no digital presets.

The basket and lid come out, but there is no oil drain valve, so you pour out the oil by hand. Owners say the lid and basket need soaking.

It gives true deep-fried texture and larger oil batches, but uses more oil, smells more and is harder to clean than an air fryer.

Yes, after it cools, if you strain out crumbs. Without a filtration system, plan to replace it more often than on fryers with a drain valve.

The fryer body, a frying basket with handle, a lid and a removable oil container. Check the listing for the exact accessories.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart, Nordstrom.

At Best Buy, for $76.99, as of our latest check.

$76.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 9

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