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Quick verdict
Choose the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer if you want real deep fry performance at the lowest price point in the category. Choose the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer if you'd rather have built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses. Overall we rank the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Deep Fryers for Small Kitchens list.
Winner overall: Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer
Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer vs T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer if you want real deep fry performance at the lowest price point in the category. Choose the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer if you'd rather have built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses. Overall we rank the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Deep Fryers for Small Kitchens list.
Presto
Presto Dual Daddy for smaller households who fry fries a few times a month, not every week.
- Dual-well design with removable divider
- 1500W element
- Automatic thermostat
- Cast aluminum nonstick body
- 8-cup total oil capacity
✓ Pros
- Built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses
- Digital timer removes the guesswork on batch timing
- Locking lid with a viewing window contains splatter during frying
- Dishwasher-safe basket and lid speed up cleanup after a chicken dinner
✕ Cons
- 2.6-pound food capacity is smaller than the Cuisinart's per-batch capacity
- 1700W is slightly behind the Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart on recovery speed
- Filtration system adds a few extra minutes to post-fry cleanup versus just wiping down
T-fal
Built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses
- 3.5-liter oil / 2.6-pound food capacity
- 1700W element
- Built-in oil filtration and drainage system
- Digital timer and temperature control
- Dishwasher-safe parts
✓ Pros
- Built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses
- Digital timer removes the guesswork on batch timing
- Locking lid with a viewing window contains splatter during frying
- Dishwasher-safe basket and lid speed up cleanup after a chicken dinner
✕ Cons
- 2.6-pound food capacity is smaller than the Cuisinart's per-batch capacity
- 1700W is slightly behind the Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart on recovery speed
- Filtration system adds a few extra minutes to post-fry cleanup versus just wiping down
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer or the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer?
Choose the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer if you want real deep fry performance at the lowest price point in the category. Choose the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer if you'd rather have built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses. Overall we rank the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Deep Fryers for Small Kitchens list.
What is the difference between the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer and the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer?
The Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer stands out because real deep fry performance at the lowest price point in the category, while the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer stands out because built-in filtration drains and filters oil through a charcoal filter for up to 10 more uses. The trade-offs differ too: the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer's ma in caveat is that 1500W element is the slowest to recover of any fryer covered on this site, and the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer's is that 2.6-pound food capacity is smaller than the Cuisinart's per-batch capacity.
Is the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer worth it over the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer instead if 1500W element is the slowest to recover of any fryer covered on this site is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer instead of the Presto Dual Daddy Electric Deep Fryer?
The T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer suits fried chicken.
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