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The 10 Best Deep Fat Fryers as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best deep fat fryers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Tefal Oleoclean Pro

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $130
Best value

Tower T17021

8.4Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $45
Also great

Cuisinart CDF200

8.7Best for chips
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $120

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these deep fat fryers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each deep fat fryer does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Deep Fat FryersScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Tefal Oleoclean Pro9.0Best overallOil-filtering$130View Price
2Cuisinart CDF2008.7Best for chipsLarge tank$120View Price
3Tefal Filtra Pro8.6Best mid-rangeOil-filtering$80View Price
4De'Longhi Roto Fry8.6Best low-oilRotating basket$90View Price
5Tower T170218.4Best valueSingle tank$45View Price
6Breville VDF1058.4Best compactCompact single tank$40View Price
7Russell Hobbs 245808.3Best budgetSingle tank$35View Price
8Buffalo Single Tank8.3Best for heavy useStainless tank$100View Price
9VonShef Triple Basket8.2Best for batchesTriple basket$60View Price
10Swan SD6040N8.2Best simpleSingle tank$40View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Tefal Oleoclean Pro

9.0Our number one pick.

Tefal's Oleoclean Pro automatically filters and drains the oil into a sealed container after use, making the messiest part of deep frying genuinely tidy, while delivering crisp, even results. It is pricier than basic fryers, but the oil management and frying are exceptional.

Frying: 9.2Ease: 9.4Cleaning: 9.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Automatic oil filtering
  • Crisp even results
  • Stores oil cleanly
Cons
  • Pricier than basic
  • Bulky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $130
2
Best for chips

Cuisinart CDF200

8.7A superb runner-up.

The Cuisinart CDF200 has a large oil capacity and powerful element that recovers heat fast, frying big batches of chips crisp without dropping temperature. It is large to store, but the capacity and frying power are excellent.

Frying: 9.2Ease: 8.8Cleaning: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Large capacity
  • Fast heat recovery
  • Crisp big batches
Cons
  • Bulky
  • Heavy when full
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $120
3
Best mid-range

Tefal Filtra Pro

8.6Rounds out our top three.

The Filtra Pro filters oil through a permanent metal mesh and offers easy temperature control and a viewing window, a tidy, dependable everyday fryer. It isn't as hands-off as the Oleoclean, but the filtering and value are excellent.

Frying: 8.8Ease: 8.8Cleaning: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Permanent oil filter
  • Easy temperature control
  • Viewing window
Cons
  • Manual oil draining
  • Mid capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $80
4
Best low-oil

De'Longhi Roto Fry

8.6A standout in the upper half.

De'Longhi's Roto Fry tilts and rotates the basket through a smaller pool of oil, frying with around half the oil of a traditional fryer while still crisping well. The basket is smaller, but the reduced oil use and results are excellent.

Frying: 8.8Ease: 8.8Cleaning: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Uses far less oil
  • Rotating basket crisps well
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Smaller basket
  • Rotation motor to clean around
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $90
5
Best value

Tower T17021

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Tower T17021 is a straightforward single-tank fryer with adjustable temperature and a viewing window at a friendly price, solid everyday value. It lacks oil filtration, but the frying and value are good.

Frying: 8.6Ease: 8.6Cleaning: 8.0Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Affordable
  • Adjustable temperature
  • Viewing window
Cons
  • No oil filtering
  • Manual cleaning
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $45
6
Best compact

Breville VDF105

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Breville's compact fryer suits smaller households and kitchens with a tidy footprint, cool-touch handles and simple controls. The capacity is modest, but for compact, easy frying it is good value.

Frying: 8.4Ease: 8.8Cleaning: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Compact footprint
  • Cool-touch handles
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Smaller capacity
  • No filtering
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $40
7
Best budget

Russell Hobbs 24580

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Russell Hobbs 24580 covers the basics with a removable bowl, adjustable thermostat and a lid filter at a low price, a sensible budget fryer. It is basic, but for the money it fries well.

Frying: 8.4Ease: 8.6Cleaning: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very affordable
  • Removable bowl
  • Adjustable thermostat
Cons
  • Basic build
  • Manual cleaning
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $35
8
Best for heavy use

Buffalo Single Tank

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Buffalo single-tank fryer uses a robust stainless body and powerful element built for frequent use, popular for home catering and big families. It is utilitarian, but the durability and frying power are good.

Frying: 8.8Ease: 8.2Cleaning: 8.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Robust stainless build
  • Powerful element
  • Handles frequent use
Cons
  • Utilitarian looks
  • No oil filtering
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $100
9
Best for batches

VonShef Triple Basket

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The VonShef triple-basket fryer lets you fry different foods at once across three baskets, handy for cooking for the whole family. Each basket is smaller, but the multi-basket flexibility and value are good.

Frying: 8.4Ease: 8.4Cleaning: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Three baskets at once
  • Good for families
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Smaller individual baskets
  • No filtering
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $60
10
Best simple

Swan SD6040N

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

The Swan SD6040N keeps things simple with a removable non-stick bowl, viewing window and adjustable temperature at a low price, an easy everyday fryer. It is basic, but for simple, affordable frying it does the job.

Frying: 8.4Ease: 8.6Cleaning: 8.2Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Simple to use
  • Removable non-stick bowl
  • Affordable
Cons
  • No filtering
  • Basic features
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $40

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the deep fat fryers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Tefal Oleoclean Pro, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Cuisinart CDF200 and Tefal Filtra Pro are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best deep fat fryers without overthinking it, the Tefal Oleoclean Pro is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $130

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