LogFAQs > #903326848

They're great. I don't have one currently but had and used one a ton at my old place. You can get away without one but having heat controls instead of relying on a thermometer is nice. Just make sure you filter the oil often instead of just letting it sit in the fryer weeks on end.

I would consider other kitchen gadgets first though and if you're trying to eat healthy, just avoid it. If you don't already have pressure cooker or a sous vide, or a rice maker, those would take precedence in my book.
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