Hamilton Beach Cool-Touch 35020 Deep Fryer

Pros: Removable oil bin, cool to the touch, rectangular frying basket.

Cons: Bulky/Not countertop friendly.

The Bottom Line: Easy to use and easy to clean, so-so looking, does the job.

Review: After my first deep-fryer finally gave up the ghost, I set out to buy a new one without some of the annoying qualities the last one had. I'm not sure what level of deep fryer snobbery we're supposed to get into here, but all I really need for a deep ...

Pros: Looks nice, that's about it.

Cons: Doesn't heat hot enough to cook

Review: Well, this was a Christmas present to me from my husband. The first time we used it, it only heated up to 230 degrees. Which is not even close to cooking temp at 375. So, we exchanged it for another one. The second one only heated up to 310, still ...

Pros: Heated up fast,nice design- but what does that matter if it burns your house down?!

Cons: Two out of two does not bode well. Defects like this are dangerous!!

Review: The first one we received would not heat up anywhere near to cooking temp. Sent it back. The second heated right up, we were excited and ready to put some food in when I spotted a large trail of oil leaking out onto the table. Yeah, it was called the ...