Good for cooking for 1 or 2. Small basket sits to the side.
Written: Dec 20 '03
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Pros: Keeps oil odors to a minimum. Set timer and walk away, no checking.
Cons: SureRELEASE Plug never stays in place. Basket too small.
The Bottom Line: Take out the basket before using to fit any significant amount of food inside. Be careful not to knock plug out of place. Enjoy odor-free (well, almost) deep-frying!
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| robbiehaf's Full Review: Rival CF151-W Cool Touch Deep Fryer |
I purchased the Rival Cool Touch Deep Fryer because it was on sale for $25. I got what I paid for. The basket reduces the amount of food you can fry by half. The plug never stays in place. But, the timer makes it more convenient and the lid reduces odors.
I'll go through the features and comment on each.
Removable filter cover: Uncovers the washable grease filter and the charcoal odor filter. Great that you can wash the grease filter; not-so-great that you have to find the charcoal filter at a store and keep paying for new ones. Easy to change.
View Window: You'll never use it - you can't see inside once you're frying because of all the condensation on the window.
Lid Release Button: Easy to open.
Power & Ready Light: Clear orange and green lights let you know when oil is at the proper temperature.
30-Minute Rotary Time with Signal Bell: Once your oil is a the right temperature, add food, set the timer (up to 30 minutes) and go about your business. No more checking to see if food is done. Quick reference timer guide printed right on the side of the fryer.
Adjustable Thermostat/Power Switch: Slides from side to side to adjust temperature to just what you need (from 265 - 375 degrees).
Removable Lid: Comes of for easy washing.
Side Carrying Handles: The handles, in addition to the cover, make it easy to move and store the fryer with the oil in it for later use.
Removable Condensation Trap: Didn't even know this was there (on back of fryer) until I re-read the manual. Guess you have to empty out all the condensation that runs off the lid after every use.
Frying Basket: Very small, probably this fryer's worst feature. It is smaller than the reservoir, both in depth and width. I've found that with the basket, you can fry 6 chicken wing pieces. Without, you can fry up to 12. Big difference! Also, if you are frying anything with a batter (onion rings, fish, etc.) don't use the basket! The batter runs into the mesh of the basket, cooks on, then not only can you not remove your food without tearing off half the breading, but you can't clean the basket without an hour of soaking in hot water first. I set mine to the side when cooking and return it when done, just in case I'll actually use it someday.
Oil Reservoir: Non-stick and holds 6 cups of oil. The fill line is hard to see - I just fill to near the top.
Plastic Exterior: Makes it cool to the touch and easy to clean.
SureRELEASE Plug: What an annoyance! This magnetic plug is supposed to make it safer. But how? If the appliance gets pulled to where the magnet will release, the hot oil is going everywhere. This plug is hard to keep in place and you might even knock it out of the back and not even know it until you find your food - uncooked and greasy after sitting in cold oil forever.
Here's my favorite recipe to use in my Rival Cool Touch Deep Fryer. From Robbie's Recipes http://recipes.robbiehaf.com
Buffalo Wings like Hooter'sŪ - Just like the restaurants', hot and crispy.
Serves : 4
Prep. Time : 1:50
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
20 chicken wings sections
1/2 cup butter OR margarine
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
-Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in bowl. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture. Reserve leftover mixture.
-Refrigerate coated chicken for at least 1 hour.
-Coat chicken in leftover flour mixture.
-In a saucepan, heat butter, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder just until butter melts, then keep warm.
-Deep-fry chicken, 10 pieces at a time, in 375 degree oil for 12 minutes.
-Drain chicken on brown paper bags.
-Immediately place chicken in sealable plastic bowl, pour half the hot sauce mixture over chicken (first 10 pieces); cover and toss to coat.
-Repeat with second batch of chicken.
NOTES : Use ranch or blue cheese dressing as a dip for these fabulous wings.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 25
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Member: Robbie Rice
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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