The T-fal 3.5L Deep Fryer has completely upgraded my frying game. The oil filtration system is a fantastic feature, making cleanup so much easier and extending the life of the oil. The adjustable temperature control ensures that my food is always fried to perfection, whether I’m making crispy chicken or golden fries. The 3.5L capacity is perfect for family meals or small gatherings, and it’s surprisingly compact for its size. The fryer heats up quickly and maintains a consistent temperature, making it easy to cook without worrying about fluctuating heat. I highly recommend this deep fryer for anyone who loves homemade fried food without the hassle of messy cleanup.

After WEEKS of reviewing deep fryers, there are numerous reasons I ordered the T-fal FR8000 from Amazon on Saturday night. It arrived, with NO damage, on Wednesday. Thank you, AMAZON! I read ALL enclosed directions on Wednesday and put everything in the dishwasher except the heating element that same night. Thursday morning, I ensured everything was dry, put the unit back together and set up for my first time EVER using a deep fryer. Unit is not heavy and easy to move around. Since the deep fryer had small rubber feet on each corner, I decided to place the unit on my ceramic stove top in order to have use of the hood vent (from another reviewer). Safety is another reason I chose this model. I made sure that the cord reached the wall plug with room to spare and had the unit set up so that I had access to the reset button, if needed (another reviewer). The stainless steel colander was lined with paper towels for the fried chicken to rest. The 8x8 glass dish for the french fries was lined with paper towels-ready and waiting. I even had a place prepared for the hot see-through lid whenever I need to remove it from the unit. One of the main reasons I chose this unit: I have a small family and wanted the basket to be big enough for 3 meaty drumsticks and two meaty thighs because I did not want to have to cook a second batch of the same thing. After pouring the vegetable oil in half way between the min and max lines, I was ready! DH entered the kitchen and decided that he did not like my set up. Even after telling him that the instruction manual stated NO extension cords, he pulled out a power strip and plugged in the unit and then the wall informing me that a power strip is not an extension cord. (I researched this after dinner and it's true!) Fine. No problem. I turned the deep fryer on and set the temp at 374. The red light came on. While it was heating up, I seasoned, egg washed and flour coated the five pieces of chicken and laid them flat in the basket. Perfect fit. Based on reviews, I made sure that there were no damp spots on the chicken after the flour coating. (I thought I heard the unit "beep", but as I was not looking at it at the time, I'll have to update the next time I deep fry.) The red light went off, I very slowly, lowered the basket of prepared chicken into the hot oil and placed the lid securely on the unit. Beautiful bubbling hot oil frying and everything was going along fine. Now, as I am watching the frying process, the unit is NOT holding that beautiful deep frying temperature. What is wrong??!!!! DH hears me talking out loud (from downstairs) and comes into the kitchen. I lift the almost done fried chicken out with the basket. (LOVE THAT BASKET!!!) The power strip had a surge protecter and the red light that was on is now OFF!!! My input is that the Operators Manual should also state Do Not Use Power Strips, for those who do not know. I plugged the unit into the wall, pushed the reset button on the deep fryer, waited for the red temperature light to go off and continued frying. Deep fried home-made french fries turned out great, also. Just make sure that your fries are cut at the same thickness for even doneness and coloring. All in all, the T-fal FR8000 has all that a deep fryer should have from safety features, large basket and temperature control. Easy, breezy clean-up, either by hand or dishwasher. Looking forward to "our" next deep fried adventure. UPDATE: Tonight I used my deep fryer for deep fried catfish filets. The filets were a little more than 1 inch at the thickest, so I deep fried them for 10 minutes at the recommended temp of 320 degrees. OMG!!! Easy Breezy from set up to clean up. See my pictures below.

Used for super bowl party. Had it sitting on deck to fry food and it was 10degrees outside and it held the heat and fried food to perfection. I can’t believe how fast it filtered the food and it was so easy to clean and store the oil. IT IS A GREAT BUY.

I love this thing! It's easy to clean and most parts just go in the dishwasher. The oil stores in the machine which makes it even easier. It keeps a steady temperature while cooking and holds quite a bit of food. It would have been better if it was narrower and deeper but it probably wouldn't fit most countertops then. It says you can use tallow or lard but I am not going to try as it will make cleanup a lot harder but I'm sure it would cook fine. I would say if it had a negative it would be the thermostat. It has temperature indicators on it but I don't think they are accurate. There are no indents to set an accurate temperature. I cook most things at almost max anyway and they cook fast. It takes some practice but I have cooked potatos, shrimp, chicken, and more! For the price, you can't beat it.

I got the smaller (1.8L) version since I'm only cooking for one these days. Heats up much quicker than my older, larger one. Not as thrilled by the readability of the temps compared to my older one, but that's probably more a fault of the lighting situation in my kitchen and my aging eyesight. Pro tip #1: Wait at least an hour or two before turning the oil release handle and allowing the oil to drain into the plastic holding bin. Better safe than sorry, even though it wasn't clearly stated in my instruction manual. Pro tip #2: Keep a couple of 2L or larger, clean, wide mouth, resealable, glass jars handy. I use cleaned/sanitized spaghetti sauce jars. The plastic bin pour spout is small enough for an easy pour into the wide mouth jar. I keep one for french fries, one for chicken, one for fish, and one for mozzarella sticks. That way, the flavors don't transfer between foods. Pro tip #3: Remove the control and heater element after the oil has had a chance to fully drain/drip off the heating element (I wait overnight). Then, wipe out the stainless steel reservoir and make sure the strainer screen in the bottom is clean before moving the lever back to the "cook" or "remove reservoir" positions. It keeps everything clean and prevents build up over time.

I love this fryer! It heats up relatively fast and cooks great! I use it for everything from fries to chicken bites to shrimp. Recovers quickly in between cookings. The oil filtration was the big selling point on this. It is SO easy. Clean up is a breeze. Would definitely recommend!

We love it

Me encantó, muy practico el deposito de aceite.

Excellent product - took my home made fries to the next level!! love that it's dishwasher safe love that it has a temperature controlled "drain"

Not been used as not suitable for uk use as plug is American Wish I had been made aware of this when buying

Not working since i recived ????