- How much food can the GranPappy fry at once?
- It holds six cups of oil and is rated for up to six servings, but real batches are small: a handful of fries or a few pieces of chicken at a time. Expect to fry in rounds for more than two or three people.
- Is the GranPappy easy to clean?
- Yes. The non-stick coating covers the inside and outside, so oil wipes off rather than sticking. It is not dishwasher-safe, so wash it by hand once the oil has cooled.
- Can I store oil in it between uses?
- Yes. The snap-on storage lid lets you keep oil in the unit, which saves reusing it each time. Strain or replace the oil periodically so old oil does not flavor new batches.
- Does it have a timer or basket lift?
- No. It has a single basket and no timer, thermostat dial readout or auto-lift, so you watch the food and lift the basket by hand. Simple fryers like this rely on your own timing.
- What comes in the box?
- The fryer, a slotted scoop, a snap-on storage lid and a magnetic safety cord. The cord detaches if pulled, which is a safety feature rather than a fault.
- How does it compare with larger basket fryers?
- It is smaller, simpler and easier to clean, but larger fryers with dual baskets, timers and filtration handle bigger batches and messier frying better. Choose the GranPappy for occasional small batches, not for feeding a crowd.
- Where is the Presto 05411 GranPappy cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $64.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Presto 05411 GranPappy?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Kohl's, Amazon.