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Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:08:29 GMT

I don't do a lot of frying these days. I make fritters or doughnuts on occasion which could use some space to fry in. I can deep fry them on the stovetop but then I have to be monitoring and adjusting the frying oil temperature constantly. The electric skillets look like a better option to me. Set the temp and they maintain it on their own. And they're typically twelve inches or so square, so things can spread out nicely.

Among the ones I'm seeing on Amazon are "interesting" brands that I'm largely unfamiliar with. (Elite, Bella, Ovente, Samoris, being some of the odder names.)

The things I fry don't need a lot of oil, an inch is plenty, so deep fryers aren't necessary and the smaller ones like the Fry Daddy get a bit cramped with the food I fry. Most of the electric skillets are two-plus inches deep so plenty of room even when the food displaces some of the oil. Doughnuts and fritters rise from the bottom quickly so just their bottom half stays submerged in the oil. They're also food you don't want touching or crowded.

Pretty much all of them get similar ratings, four plus stars, are twelve-ish inches, and use 1200 watts, so not much to differentiate them from one another. I've never bought one and I haven't used one in probably twenty years, so yeah. If anyone has recent experience with one I'd love to hear about it and any pros or cons you've found with the one you bought. A conventional deep fryer with oil several inches deep isn't needed for what I fry. I need more width of oil than depth. Thanks in advance for any feedback. I'd like to keep the price under $60. There's a wide selection in that price range with good reviews.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

LindaSal — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:19:52 GMT

@gardenman Good morning! I have a Curtis Stone 14" round electric skillet and I love it! I use it often for all kinds of meals. It's on sale right now ($39.95) on HSN # 861-874

For me it's the perfect size, has plenty of room......anything I cannot stand is trying to cook in something too small. I'm an aggressive stirrer, LOL!

Excited for football today

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

SouthernBee — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:38:05 GMT

@gardenman : I'm interested in a square electric skillet to put on my Christmas wish list for DH. Amazon has one by Hamilton Beach that is a good brand . Regularly $59.99 for $49.99 . Large enough to also cook different meals .

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:53:54 GMT

Thanks! I'll check them both out!

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

River Song — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:24:30 GMT

Another option is to buy a single burner induction portable cooktop if you already have an induction compatible skillet. You're going to get a lot of splatter deep frying in a skillet and most of the electric skillets cannot be submerged in water to clean them. They can get grungy pretty fast.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

SouthernBee — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:11:10 GMT

@gardenman : I am now looking at the Presto electric skillet. The 12 inch is $34.96. It's cheaper on Walmart and the control dial is easier to read. Plus one has the ceramic coating. I love my ceramic cook ware.

Just sharing some information. I am dealing with a bad back and difficult to stand up and cook. I just scared my self with the stove top trying to stand up and cook my ground beef. I am thinking this would be easier and safer to use sitting down at the table to cook. Considering purchasing a larger one to prepare our meals. It has gotten expensive using uber eats and grub hub for prepared meals.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:08:51 GMT

Cleaning shouldn't be a big issue as it'll get used infrequently. Some are submersible once you remove the heating probe. Even if not I have good degreasers that make cleaning things pretty easy.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

SilleeMee — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:12:11 GMT

My friend bought two of those Curtis Stone electric skillets. She had already owned the first one for over a year and then came back and bought another when it was a TS on Hsn not too long ago. She really loves them. Just be sure and not to submerge the electrical plug socket under water. It's not totally waterproof nor can it go inside of a dishwasher.

$40

https://www.hsn.com/products/curtis-stone-14-62qt-dura-pan-nonstick-electric-skillet/22346211?query=22346211&isSuggested=true

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

Marp — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:18:54 GMT

@gardenman, is an electric skillet something you would use on a regular basis? If not evaluate whether an induction burner would work for your needs. You get the same temperature control but it takes less storage space and can be used with any size induction ready vessel.

As for brands, a couple or so years ago HSN had a two pack of small slow cookers that I purchased. They are Bella brand and I've been very happy with them.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

peachesncream — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:22:52 GMT

I've been using Presto electric skillets for years. I think I'm on my third one, over a 50+ year period. I also own a large Presto griddle that I love.

Their skillets are sturdy, made of cast aluminum (a good heat conductor), with a nonstick surface. They have 2 sizes on Amazon right now, an 11 x 11 inch ($40) and 12 X 16 inch ($60).

Be careful when reading dimensions of an electric skillet online - what's important is the size of the cooking surface. The dimensions in ads often give total size, which includes the handles!

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:41:14 GMT

An induction burner is an interesting option. I'd assumed they were pricier than they are now. I have several pans that are induction ready. I'll have to do some more research.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

ScrapHappy — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:57:50 GMT

I have a Cuisinart rectangle electric skillet. It's at least 10 years old. Still looks and works like new.

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We rescue cats — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:42:51 GMT

I had a QVC chef brand (don't remember the brand name) for years and loved it. The poor thing finally died, actually still worked other than the control showing what temperature I was using! I beat that thing into the ground. I ordered a replacement from 'A' but did not like it much - the line of site to read the temp gauge was not good so I just ordered the Curtis Stone one. I've been happy withi his kitchen equipment, so hope this is as good.

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SouthernBee — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:17:11 GMT

@gardenman : Talking with a friend this morning and asked her if she ever used electric skillet. She said no. She has a closet full of gifts that she has never used and cleaning it out this morning and she has a electric skillet she will give me.🤓 My Blessing for today. Have you decided what to do?

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:08:20 GMT

I'm still looking at my options. I'll probably wait until October when Amazon has their next big sale.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

HerRoyaLioness — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:23:26 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
My friend bought two of those Curtis Stone electric skillets. She had already owned the first one for over a year and then came back and bought another when it was a TS on Hsn not too long ago. She really loves them. Just be sure and not to submerge the electrical plug socket under water. It's not totally waterproof nor can it go inside of a dishwasher.

$40

https://www.hsn.com/products/curtis-stone-14-62qt-dura-pan-nonstick-electric-skillet/22346211?query=22346211&isSuggested=true

These frying pans are 14",not the usual 12", so they have a very large cooking surface. They are also a little deeper at 3".
The price is really good for what you get.
I have one, don't use it that often, but I really appreciate it when I need it. 👨‍🍳

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

drizzellla — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:56:29 GMT

@gardenman I bought an electric fry pan from QVC a while ago.

Never opened it. The box was in the trunk of my car because I was going to donate it. Somehow I honestly forgot about it. But when I got another car in July - there it was in the back of my trunk.

My husband cleared out his vehicle. And one of the jugs of water leaked and of course messed up the bottom of the box. We had put all the remains from the trunks of each vehicle in the same pile. The box is still taped shut.

You are welcome to it. Too bad I didn't see this message sooner. We were in Moorestown earlier today. The box measures 16" X 15".

And if it isn't exactly what you want - you can donate it.

PS - You make your own doughnuts? I am impressed.

My Dad tried and tried to make doughnuts. He never was happy with the outcome. So he baked pecan pies, fruitcakes, turtles and caramels instead.

He then found bakeries that he liked. We used to say. Put my Dad in any city and he would be able to find a good bakery. He would be able to sniff them out.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:56:24 GMT

I appreciate the offer. I'm going to keep doing some research and decide which one is the right one for me. I truly do appreciate the offer though. That's very kind of you.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

Nightowlz — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:24:26 GMT

@gardenman wrote:
I'm still looking at my options. I'll probably wait until October when Amazon has their next big sale.

@gardenman

Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

I searched best pan to fry donuts in. It says a Dutch oven.

When I clicked on images at top of page when I searched it shows them using a cast iron skillet.

Maybe you already have one of these.

DH made blueberry donuts in the oven. They were really good.

Re: Any favorite brands of electric skillets?

gardenman — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:45:41 GMT

After reading lots of reviews and thinking way too much about it, I ended up with the Mainstays one from Walmart. A 4.7 review and most of the bad reviews were due to non delivery. It's 12 inches. I'd debated the rectangular ones and while they'd let me cook more at a time, they'd also need more oil. I went for the lower cost, better reviewed option. It came today and looks very nice. I'll test it out Sunday on some corn fritters and see how it works.