The best Fish fryers, compared.
Top pick: Tefal Easy Pro FR333040 (3 L) Best value: Quest 35239 (2.5 L) – Best value as the highest other score per pound: 86 at about £28.99, 2.5 litres, 4.4 from 1,707 reviews. One review disputes the lift-out tank. Updated 22.10.2026.
A fish fryer is a household electric deep fat fryer. It holds oil, a basket and a thermostat, and you buy one in the UK for battered fish and chips at home. It is not an air fryer, and it is not a commercial range. You tell a suitable fish fryer by the stated oil capacity, whether the tank lifts out, and whether the listing shows a window, a timer, a cool zone or a real oil filter. Litres are not kilograms of fish. A compact tank suits one or two people. A larger tank is the family size, if the worktop can take the depth and the empty weight. Dials on this kind of fryer are often marked around 130–190°C. Trade notes put fish near 175–185°C and chips near 170–180°C. The plug should be a UK 3-pin. If the oil smokes, switch off and let it cool. Never put water on an oil fire. Capacity, the tank and the filter are set out in the [fish fryer buying guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/fish-fryer/sub/fish-fryer-buying-guide).
A fish fryer is a household electric deep fat fryer. It holds oil, a basket and a thermostat, and you buy one in the UK for battered fish and chips at home. It is not an air fryer, and it is not a commercial range.
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How many people are you frying for?
The Tefal Easy Pro FR333040 lists 3 litres of oil and 1.2 kg of food at about £67.99, with cool-zone technology, a window, and a basket and lid that are dishwasher safe. The title says 2200 W and the spec line says 2100 W. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 2,099 reviews. Reviewers praise homemade chips and say two adults and a child fit in one batch. A larger family is told, in one review, to cook twice and hold chips in the oven. One reviewer on a third unit says the element lasts about three years and calls a failed unit dangerous. The warranty line is 2 years.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants a stated 1.2 kg food load and a named cool zone.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing mainly on shelf price, or a crowd that needs more than one batch.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it 2100 W or 2200 W?
The title says 2200 W. The spec line says 2100 watts. Both figures are on the listing. Neither was remeasured.
What is the food capacity?
The listing says 3 litres of oil and 1.2 kg of food, and a highlight says it serves 4. A review of two adults and a child finished chips in one batch.
Are the basket and lid dishwasher safe?
The listing says yes, and it excludes electrical parts.
The Tefal Oleoclean Compact FR701640 is a 2 litre, 1500 W fryer at about £84.77 whose listing claim is automatic oil filtration into a storage tank, plus an immersed element. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 1,749 reviews. Reviewers who had given up on fryers because oil set like glue say the drain tank avoids pouring through a jug. Chips, fish and chicken are mentioned as crisp. Metal parts are put in the dishwasher by reviewers; the spec block does not state that. One review says the drain airlocks if the stopper stays tight. Warranty length and a viewing window are not stated.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who will pay more to store filtered oil instead of pouring it.
Less suitable: A large household that needs more than 2 litres in one batch.
Specifications
Common questions
What does the filtration system do?
The bullets say you turn a dial to automatic filtration once the oil is cool. It then drains, filters and stores the oil.
Is this the biggest fryer?
No. It is 2 litres and 1500 W. The extra money is the drain-and-store system, not basket size. It is also the heaviest here at 3.65 kg.
What goes wrong with the drain?
One review says the drain airlocks unless the screw stopper is loosened a little before you drain.
The Emperial listing is a 3 litre, 2000 W stainless fryer at about £39.99, with a 150–190°C thermostat, viewing window, non-stick inner pan and a stated safety cut-off. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 887 reviews. Reviewers say it suits a small family and wipes clean. The handle sticks out once fitted. One buyer returned it as too small. Another says that after about 18 months it leaked when lifted from a cupboard and smoked as it heated. The model number field repeats the ASIN. Warranty length is not stated.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A small family that wants 3 litres and a stated cut-off under £40.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a long mains lead or a printed warranty.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing claim a safety cut-off?
Yes. The bullets state a safety cut-off and overheat protection, plus a cool-touch basket handle.
How long is the cable?
Length is not printed. One review calls the lead very short.
Do reviews mention leaks?
One review says that after about 18 months of light use the fryer leaked in the cupboard and smoked as it heated.
The Morphy Richards 482000 is listed at about £44.00 and 2000 W, with a viewing window, removable tank, detachable handle and an anti-odour filter. The title says 3.5 litres and 1.2 kg of food. A bullet on the same page says 3 litres and up to 1 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 256 reviews, a thinner base than the Swan or the Quest models. Reviewers like that it dismantles for cleaning and that the footprint feels stable. Steam near the thermostat is a complaint, and the basket handle will not store inside unless the oil is emptied. Warranty length is not stated. The listing manufacture year is 2025.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who will clean a lift-out tank and can live with the conflicting litre line.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a single agreed capacity figure before they buy.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the tank 3 litres or 3.5 litres?
The title and the oil-capacity line say 3.5 litres and 1.2 kg of food. A bullet says 3 litres and up to 1 kg. Both stay on the record.
Does it come apart for cleaning?
The listing says a removable tank, a dishwasher-safe oil pan and a detachable control panel. Reviewers say it comes apart more completely than smaller fryers they owned.
Where does the steam go?
One review says steam comes out near the temperature control.
The Swan SD6080BLKN is a 2.5 litre, 1800 W black plastic fryer at about £44.99, with a viewing window, a four-gear thermostat and a fixed oil container. The maker address on the listing is Swan Products, Berry Hill Road, Stoke-on-Trent. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 16,383 reviews, and the rank line says 1 in Deep Fryers. Reviewers say it heats quickly and fries both fresh and frozen food. The fixed tank is also the complaint: you lift the whole body to empty oil. A review describes a loose lid, a spill when the unit was knocked, a loose handle and a basket that drops. The guarantee line is 2 years.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who wants the most-reviewed 2.5 litre fryer in this set and will lift the whole body to drain it.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a lift-out tank or a larger oil capacity for the money.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the oil tank lift out?
No. The bullets describe a fixed oil container. A review says there is no inner tray, so you lift the whole fryer to empty it.
How many reviews are on the listing?
4.4 from 16,383 reviews, the largest count in this batch. The best-seller line says 1 in Deep Fryers. That is a snapshot, not a test.
What do reviews say about the lid?
One review says the lid stays loose and that oil spilled when the fryer was knocked. The same review mentions a loose handle and a basket that drops.
The Quest 35140 is a 3 litre, 2000 W fryer at about £32.99 with a stated removable oil container and a 130–190°C dial. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 2,271 reviews. Reviewers mention crisp chicken skin and quick chips, and they call cleaning straightforward. One review says the lid leaks a little if you leave it on. An older review thinks the dial is hotter than the printed figure. The warranty line is one year against manufacturer defects, and Benross Group is the maker named on the listing. It landed on the same 87 as the Tristar before the tie-break and takes no badge.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A household that wants 3 litres and a lift-out tank without a brand premium.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a timer or an odour filter.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the oil container come out?
The title says a removable basket and oil container. Reviews on this ASIN do not repeat the tank-will-not-lift-out complaint seen on the smaller Quest models.
Is there a timer?
The bullets do not say yes. Treat a timer as not stated.
What temperature does the dial show?
The listing says 130°C to 190°C. One older review suspects it runs hotter than the mark. That is one impression, not a measured offset.
The Quest 35239 is a 2.5 litre, 1800 W black fryer at about £28.99, with dial marks at 150, 170 and 190°C and a viewing window. The listing says the basket and lid are dishwasher safe and that the oil container comes out. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 1,707 reviews. Reviewers call the size enough for a small household and mention fiddly cleaning. One says the tank did not lift out. Another found no body switch, only the plug. The warranty line is 12 months. Among the other scores, 86 divided by 28.99 is the highest score per pound, which is why it is the best value.
Pros
Cons
Best for: One to three people who want a low shelf price and a large review count.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a tank that reviewers agree lifts out.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the oil tank lift out?
The title says a removable oil container. One UK reviewer said the tank was not removable. The claim is not settled.
Who is 2.5 litres for?
The listing says it serves 1–3. A reviewer who had owned a larger fryer found it enough for about three people's chips.
Is there an on/off switch on the body?
One reviewer says there is no switch on the fryer and that you turn it off at the plug.
The Chefman RJ07-45-SS-UK is the largest fryer in this batch: 4.3 litres, 2000 W, a timer, a viewing window and a removable oil container, at about £59.99. The listing says UKCA and a 2-year assurance. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 414 reviews, fewer than the Swan or the Quest models. Reviewers bought it for a large family or a holiday and praise the timer. One unit arrived with two cracks in the stand even though the outer box was intact. A 1-star review is about an event and the service; the excerpt does not name a broken part. The size is the reason to buy it and the reason to skip it in a small kitchen.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A large household that will fry in one or two big batches and has the worktop.
Less suitable: A flat or a cupboard where 56 cm depth and 3.5 kg will not fit.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the largest fryer in the batch?
Yes. The oil capacity line is 4.3 litres. The empty weight is 3.5 kg and the footprint is 56 × 40 × 24 cm.
Does it have a timer?
Yes. The title states an adjustable timer. Reviewers say it switches the fryer off.
Does the listing mention UKCA?
Yes. The bullets say UKCA approved and a 2-year assurance. Other listings in this batch do not print UKCA.
The Tristar FR-9327UK is a 3 litre, 2000 W stainless fryer at about £34.99, with a stated cool zone, filter lid, window, cool-touch housing and non-slip feet. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 6,222 reviews. Reviewers say the rectangular base feels stable and that the basket handle only feels solid when both prongs sit in the eyelets. The power lights are called dim unless you look down on them. One reviewer says the lid is a cover, not for use during frying. No warranty length is printed in the spec block. It tied the Quest 35140 on 87 before the review-count tie-break, then took the extra point for 6,222 reviews against 2,271. That shelf sort is the top pick. It is not a taste test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A household that wants a 3 litre tank and a named cool zone around £35.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a stated timer or a printed warranty term.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing state a cool zone?
Yes. The title names a cool zone, a filter lid and a viewing window on this 3 litre, 2000 W fryer.
Can the lid stay on while you fry?
One UK review says the lid is only a cover and should not be used while frying. The listing still shows a window. Use the manual where they conflict.
Is a warranty term stated?
No warranty term is in the spec block. The listing manufacture year is 2023.
The Russell Hobbs 24570 is a 2.5 litre fryer at about £32.00, rated 1800 W, with a stated 1 kg food capacity, carbon odour filter, observation window and cool-touch walls. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 4,238 reviews. Reviewers describe crisp chips and golden chicken, and several call it fair value. Lid hinges are a repeated complaint: they squeak, unclip, or let the lid open. One reviewer says the basket sits too high for more than one portion of chips. Colour and warranty length are not in the spec block. The item-model field is a long numeric code, while the title uses 24570.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A small household that wants a carbon filter at an entry price.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a deep basket for more than one portion of chips.
Specifications
Common questions
How much food does the listing claim?
2.5 litres of oil and 1 kg of food. A reviewer described using about 2 litres of sunflower oil in practice.
Does it have an odour filter?
Yes. The title states a carbon odour filter and a large observation window.
What do reviews say about the lid?
Hinges squeak and have come unclipped, and one reviewer says the lid opens by itself. Another says the basket does not drop low enough for more than one person's chips.
The Daewoo SDA1550 is a 3 litre, 2000 W silver fryer at about £34.99, with a window lid, a 130–190°C dial, a removable non-stick tank and a stated 3 year warranty. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 126 reviews. A reviewer says it is long enough for haddock from a fish van. Cleaning is praised when the handle is fitted in the right order. Complaints cluster on that handle: it fails to lock, drips oil, and will not fold back. The outer casing is said to stay hot. Cable storage is on the listing. There is no stated timer.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants a 3 litre tank and a 3 year warranty line, and who will fit the handle carefully.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a large review base before trusting a 4.2 average.
Specifications
Common questions
How long is the warranty on the listing?
3 years, the longest term written in this batch.
Does the handle lock?
Reviewers say it locks only if the wire ends go in first. Otherwise it will not lock, it drips, and it will not fold away after use.
How many reviews support the star rating?
4.2 from 126 reviews. That is a much smaller base than the Swan’s 16,383 or the Tristar’s 6,222.
The Quest 34250 is the smallest and cheapest fryer in this batch, at about £26.99, with a title capacity of 1.5 litres, 900 W, a window and a 130–190°C dial. The same listing’s oil-capacity line says 3 litres, which conflicts with the title. amazon.co.uk shows 4.0 from 683 reviews, the lowest score here. Reviewers call it compact and use it for chips, including beef dripping. One says the oil pan does not lift out. Another says the lid has no catch. There are no side handles, which one reviewer noticed when storing it overhead. The warranty line is 12 months.
Pros
Cons
Best for: One or two people who want the smallest footprint and will check the tank in person.
Less suitable: Anyone cooking for more than two, or anyone who needs an agreed litre figure.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it 1.5 litres or 3 litres?
The title, bullets and included-components line say 1.5 litres. The oil-capacity spec line says 3 litres. Do not treat 3 litres as confirmed.
Does the oil pan come out?
One reviewer says the removable oil pan in the description is not removable.
Does the lid lock?
One reviewer says there is no catch to keep the lid shut.
Twelve amazon.co.uk fish fryer listings were scored from shelf data, not from a taste test or a safety certificate. Stars are round(rating times 14), so 4.5 becomes 63 and 4.0 becomes 56. Review volume is min(12, round(log10 of the review count times 4)). A price band adds 8 at or under £35 with at least 4.2 stars, 5 at or under £50 with at least 4.3 stars, and 2 otherwise. Listing features and penalties sit inside that sort. The Tristar FR-9327UK and the Quest 35140 both landed on 87. The Tristar has 6,222 reviews against 2,271, so it receives 1 extra point and the score 88. That score is the top pick. Among the other scores, the Quest 35239 at about £28.99 has the highest score divided by shelf price (86 / 28.99), so it is the best value. The weights below sum to 100.
Stars
70%Up to 70 points from round(amazon.co.uk stars times 14). A 4.5 becomes 63 and a 4.0 becomes 56. The star line is the listing figure, not a lab score.
Review volume
12%Up to 12 points from round(log10 of the amazon.co.uk review count times 4), capped at 12. A larger sample adds more until that cap. The Tristar tie-break used the review counts, 6,222 against 2,271.
Listing features
10%Window, removable tank, cool zone, oil filtration, odour filter, timer, dishwasher-safe parts and a stated safety cut-off. This 10 is the residual share so the criteria sum to 100. Penalties for a conflicting capacity or watt line, and for a repeated review fault on the hinge, handle, leak or element, are taken off inside the sort.
Price point
8%Up to 8 points. Add 8 at or under £35 with at least 4.2 stars, 5 at or under £50 with at least 4.3 stars, and 2 otherwise. The best value is then the highest remaining score divided by shelf price.
Choose litres before the star count. A fish fryer here is hot oil and a basket, not an air fryer. On this page the shelf prices run from about £26.99 to about £84.77. A 4.4 from 16,383 reviews is a different record from 4.2 from 126 reviews, and a tank that reviewers say will not lift out is not a settled removable tank.
A fish fryer on this page is a household electric deep fat fryer: oil, a basket and a thermostat, for battered fish and chips. None of the twelve amazon.co.uk listings is an air fryer or a shop range. Household fryers in BS EN 60335-2-13 are covered up to 5 litres of oil. Commercial fryers sit outside that part. Every tank here is stated at or under 4.3 litres. Capacity comes first, and litres are not kilograms of fish.
Oil capacity is not a portion weight. Where food weight is stated, use that line: Tefal Easy Pro 1.2 kg, Russell Hobbs 1 kg. The Morphy Richards title says 1.2 kg and a bullet says up to 1 kg. Filling past the max mark is a separate mistake.
Quest, Morphy Richards and Chefman claim a removable container. Swan states a fixed one. Reviewers on the Quest 2.5 litre and the Quest 1.5 litre say the tank did not lift out. The Quest 35140 reviews in this set do not repeat that complaint.
If the oil smokes, switch off and let it cool. Never use water. If it catches fire, leave and call 999, and do not carry the fryer. There is no sourced count of how many times you may reuse oil. Dark, foaming or smoking oil is finished.
Litres come first. Compact 1.5–2.5 litre fryers suit one or two people. The 3 litre class is the family size here. The Chefman is the only 4.3 litre tank, and the Oleoclean is 2 litres because the money is filtration. Then check whether the tank lifts out. A fixed Swan tank means you lift the body. A Quest claim on the 2.5 litre and the 1.5 litre is disputed in reviews. Conflicting litre lines on the Morphy Richards and the Quest 34250 stay unresolved.
Dials are often marked about 130–190°C. Seafish puts fish near 175–185°C and chips near 170–180°C. A dial is not a probe. Match the mess to a window, a cool zone, a carbon or lid filter, or a drain-and-store filter, and keep electrical parts out of the dishwasher. Power here is 900–2200 W. The plug should be a UK 3-pin. These listings do not print the fuse. Only the Chefman listing states UKCA. A repeated hinge, handle, leak or element complaint is a penalty in the sort, not a footnote to skip.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want battered fish at home and a 3 litre tank with a named cool zone. The Tristar FR-9327UK is about £34.99, 2000 W, at 4.3 from 6,222 reviews. It is the top pick after a review-count tie-break with the Quest 35140. One review says the lid is a cover, not for use while frying.
You fry now and then and you want a tank you can try to wash. The Quest 35239 is about £28.99, 2.5 litres and 1800 W, at 4.4 from 1,707 reviews. It is the best value on score per pound. One reviewer says the tank does not lift out.
You need the biggest tank in this set and a timer that reviewers say switches the fryer off. The Chefman is 4.3 litres at about £59.99, 2000 W, at 4.4 from 414 reviews. It is 3.5 kg and 56 cm deep. Only this listing states UKCA.
The top pick is the Tristar FR-9327UK, a 3 litre, 2000 W fryer at about £34.99. It and the Quest 35140 both landed on 87 before a review-count tie-break. The Tristar has 6,222 reviews against 2,271, so it takes the extra point and the score 88. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from those 6,222 reviews, with a stated cool zone, filter lid and window. The best value is the Quest 35239 at about £28.99. Among the other scores, 86 divided by 28.99 is the highest score per pound. It is 2.5 litres and 1800 W, at 4.4 from 1,707 reviews. One reviewer says the tank does not lift out. These scores are a shelf-data sort, not a taste test.
Quest 35239 (2.5 L)
Best value as the highest other score per pound: 86 at about £28.99, 2.5 litres, 4.4 from 1,707 reviews. One review disputes the lift-out tank.
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