Elite Gourmet Electric Deep Fryer, 4.5 Qt Total Oil Capacity (Dual 2-Qt Split Baskets), 1700 Watts, Stainless Steel, Separates…
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Best dual-basket
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$50.99
Updated Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Elite Gourmet earns its place on the strength of its split-tank, dual-basket design and an unusually high 4.5-star average across 7,874 Amazon ratings. Serious Eats, the high-trust tester present in this candidate's signals, highlighted that it is 'self-filtering and self-draining,' funneling oil through a filtered vent into a box beneath the container. Community reviewers in r/FryingTime call the multi-basket layout 'a game-changer for multitasking,' citing the ability to fry fish and fries simultaneously without flavor transfer.
What reviewers liked
- Serious Eats notes its self-filtering, self-draining oil system
- Split dual-basket design lets you fry two foods without flavor transfer
- High 4.5-star average across 7,874 Amazon ratings
- Affordable at around $51 with a removable oil tank for cleaning
Where it falls short
- r/FryingTime reviewers say real capacity is smaller than advertised
- Per-basket size limits it to small-to-medium households
- Splitting the tank reduces usable space versus a single large basket
- Some signals reference different Elite Gourmet models, muddying the picture
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Across the reviewers we read, the Elite Gourmet earns its place on the strength of its split-tank, dual-basket design and an unusually high 4.5-star average across 7,874 Amazon ratings. Serious Eats, the high-trust tester present in this candidate's signals, highlighted that it is 'self-filtering and self-draining,' funneling oil through a filtered vent into a box beneath the container. Community reviewers in r/FryingTime call the multi-basket layout 'a game-changer for multitasking,' citing the ability to fry fish and fries simultaneously without flavor transfer.
The consistent counterpoint, also from r/FryingTime, is capacity: one reviewer found the per-basket size 'a little underwhelming,' noting the 2-quart container did not comfortably hit the food capacity claimed on the box. Across threads the consensus is that this is a small-to-medium household fryer rather than a crowd-feeder, despite the dual baskets. At around $51 it is also one of the more affordable picks here.
The trust-weighted picture is a budget-friendly fryer with a genuine high-trust nod for its self-cleaning oil system and a large, positive customer base, tempered by honest community warnings that the split design trades total capacity for versatility.
- Dual Zone Frying
- Features a split-tank design with two 2-quart baskets, allowing you to fry two different foods at once (like Fish & Chips) without flavor transfer. The 4.5-quart oil capacity is shared between the baskets for efficient simultaneous cooking.
- Portion Control
- Ideal for personal servings or side dishes. As per the included Frying Guide, each basket holds approximately 2-3 cups of food (e.g., fries, onion rings, or chicken tenders). Note: For frying large items like a whole chicken, please view our Single-Basket model EDF475.
- Crispy Results
- Powerful 1700W heating element recovers temperature quickly. For best results, fill baskets no more than 2/3 full to prevent oil overflow and ensure even cooking.
- Trusted Brand
- As a trusted brand for over 40 years, Elite Gourmet has delivered high quality and stylish kitchen products that are affordable & user friendly. Call, email, or live chat with us, our US-based support team responds quickly to all inquiries.
Capacity & size were a little underwhelming. The product boasts a 2-quart oil container, which is supposed to handle up to 5.75 pounds of food.
Cooking performance is where this fryer shines. The three-basket design is a game-changer for multitasking. I've been able to fry fish and fries ...
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