--- title: "Best Deep Fat Fryers UK 2026" description: "Ten deep fat fryers for UK homes, ranked from reviews and owner ratings. Compare oil capacity, easy-clean designs, filtration and safety features." canonical: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/ published: 2026-11-13 updated: 2026-11-13 category: "Kitchen" language: "en-GB" --- # The 10 Best Deep Fat Fryers of 2026, Ranked > **Our verdict:** The best deep fat fryer in 2026 is the Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N. It tops our ranking with 8.7 out of 10. Updated November 2026 · 18 models compared · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our deep fat fryer picks Fewer picks than usual: no other model in the top half is better value. - **Best Choice:** [Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#swan-3-litre-stainless-steel-fryer-sd6040n), 8.7 out of 10. A long-running budget best-seller. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003X2F20U) - **Best Premium:** [Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tefal-oleoclean-pro-fr804040), 8.4 out of 10. The filtration fryer to buy if you fry often. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I06PEBU) - **Best Budget:** [Tower 1500W 2 Litre Deep Fryer T17001](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tower-1500w-2-litre-deep-fryer-t17001), 7.7 out of 10. The cheapest fryer here, a compact 2L machine for one or two people with limited worktop space. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M0MAB9G) ## All 10 deep fat fryers, compared We compared 18 deep fat fryers sold in the UK, then ranked ten of them by how happy owners are. These ten cover compact 2L machines, 3L family fryers with and without oil filtration, and a large 5L model with three baskets, from budget to premium. Every product links to its full review below. | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#swan-3-litre-stainless-steel-fryer-sd6040n) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tefal-oleoclean-pro-fr804040) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 3 | [Russell Hobbs Digital Deep Fryer 24580](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#russell-hobbs-digital-deep-fryer-24580) | 8.2 | | | 4 | [Tower Easy Clean 3 Litre Deep Fryer T17002](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tower-easy-clean-3-litre-deep-fryer-t17002) | 8.1 | | | 5 | [Tefal Filtra One FF162140](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tefal-filtra-one-ff162140) | 7.9 | | | 6 | [Tefal Oleoclean Compact FR701640](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tefal-oleoclean-compact-fr701640) | 7.8 | | | 7 | [Tower 1500W 2 Litre Deep Fryer T17001](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#tower-1500w-2-litre-deep-fryer-t17001) | 7.7 | Best Budget | | 8 | [Morphy Richards FilterPro 3L Deep Fat Fryer 482001](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#morphy-richards-filterpro-3l-482001) | 7.6 | | | 9 | [Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#salter-deep-fat-fryer-5l-ek6266) | 7.5 | | | 10 | [Hamilton Beach Professional PureFry 3L HB189PDF](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#hamilton-beach-professional-purefry-3l-hb189pdf) | 7.3 | | ### Why No. 1 beats No. 2 The Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N (8.7) beats the Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040 (8.4) because it leaves owners a little happier and has been rated by more owners. ## The full deep fat fryer reviews ### 1. Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N 8.7 out of 10 · Best Choice A long-running budget best-seller. A plain stainless-steel 3L fryer with a viewing window and the basic safety cut-outs. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 1st of 10 - How many rated it: 1st of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - 3L oil capacity and around 1kg of food per batch - Variable thermostat with power and cooking indicator lights - Automatic cut-off and overheat protection - Cool-touch handle and a two-year Swan warranty Keep in mind: - No timer, so you keep an eye on the clock - No oil filtration and a fixed pan to clean - A basic design that has changed little in years [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003X2F20U) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/swan-3-litre-stainless-steel-fryer-sd6040n/) ### 2. Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040 8.4 out of 10 · Best Premium The filtration fryer to buy if you fry often. After cooking, a dial drains the oil through a sieve into a storage box, and most parts go in the dishwasher. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 2nd of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - Drains and filters used oil into a box for reuse, which Tefal says works up to 8 times - 3.5L oil capacity and 1.2kg of chips, enough for around six portions - Bowl, lid, basket and oil box are dishwasher-safe; only the element is not - Digital timer, viewing window and permanent odour filter in the lid Keep in mind: - Among the dearest fryers here, so it costs noticeably more than the unfiltered models - Large and heavy for a worktop, so it usually lives in a cupboard - Some owners find it slow to reach frying temperature [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01I06PEBU) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-oleoclean-pro-fr804040/) ### 3. Russell Hobbs Digital Deep Fryer 24580 8.2 out of 10 A family-sized fryer with a digital timer and a bowl that lifts out. Expert Reviews rated it for fish and chips and doughnuts. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - 3L oil capacity and 1.2kg of food per batch - Digital timer, large observation window and variable thermostat - Non-stick bowl lifts out, and the parts are dishwasher-safe - 2300W element heats quickly Keep in mind: - No pouring lip, so decanting used oil is messy - Batter debris can bake onto the element - No oil filtration; you strain and store the oil yourself [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073TZRXD2) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/russell-hobbs-digital-deep-fryer-24580/) ### 4. Tower Easy Clean 3 Litre Deep Fryer T17002 8.1 out of 10 A good-value 3L fryer with a mechanical timer and a pot that detaches for cleaning. Tower adds two years of guarantee when you register it online. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 2nd of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - 2300W with a 3L detachable non-stick pot - 30-minute mechanical timer and a large viewing window - Folding handle lifts the basket without removing the lid - Built-in carbon filter and a safety interlock on the lid Keep in mind: - Owners say the basket is small for a 3L fryer - Hand-washing is recommended for the pot and basket - Some owners report warped lids, a poor seal or fading control markings [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SX9A0BO) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tower-easy-clean-3-litre-deep-fryer-t17002/) ### 5. Tefal Filtra One FF162140 7.9 out of 10 A mid-sized Tefal with built-in oil filtration. It takes 1.2kg of chips, about five portions, from a smaller oil volume than the 3L fryers. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 5th of 10 - How many rated it: 6th of 10 - How new it is: 4th of 10 Why it's here: - Built-in filtration stores used oil in the base for reuse - 1.2kg of food per batch, about five portions - Around 2.1L of oil, so less oil to buy and replace than a 3L fryer - Adjustable thermostat for different foods Keep in mind: - Costs more than the unfiltered fryers here - Oil volume is smaller than the 3L models, so less room for bulky food - Some parts will still need washing by hand [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00843M38W) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-filtra-one-ff162140/) ### 6. Tefal Oleoclean Compact FR701640 7.8 out of 10 A smaller version of the Oleoclean Pro for one or two people. It keeps the drain-and-filter system in a 2L body. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - Same drain, filter and store system as the larger Oleoclean, in a smaller body - 2L oil and 0.8kg of food suits one or two people - Thermostat from 150 to 190C - Basket and several removable parts go in the dishwasher Keep in mind: - Lid, housing and element are hand-wash only - Costs more than the plain 2L Tower because of the filtration system - Three portions per batch means cooking in rounds for a family [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077Y84X67) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-oleoclean-compact-fr701640/) ### 7. Tower 1500W 2 Litre Deep Fryer T17001 7.7 out of 10 · Best Budget The cheapest fryer here, a compact 2L machine for one or two people with limited worktop space. It has a lid with a viewing window and a carbon filter. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 7th of 10 - How many rated it: 5th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - Compact 2L body that suits a small kitchen - Thermostat up to 190C and a viewing window - Carbon odour filter and a non-stick enamel pot - Lid interlock, and a three-year guarantee when registered Keep in mind: - The basket is small, so owners cook in several rounds for more than two - Some owners report the viewing window fogging up and a weak odour filter - A few owners report leaks from the pot [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M0MAB9G) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tower-1500w-2-litre-deep-fryer-t17001/) ### 8. Morphy Richards FilterPro 3L Deep Fat Fryer 482001 7.6 out of 10 Oil filtration from a smaller range than Tefal's. A dial starts the filtering after frying, and a viewing window and odour filter come as standard. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 8th of 10 - How many rated it: 8th of 10 - How new it is: 3rd of 10 Why it's here: - Self-cleaning oil filtration started by turning a dial - 3L oil capacity, with a modest food load per batch - Viewing window and anti-odour filter in the lid - Detachable basket handle and removable oil pan Keep in mind: - The filters need replacing, which is a small ongoing cost - Food capacity is modest for a family of four - A newer model, so there is less long-term owner feedback than for the Tefals [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DT18JD7K) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/morphy-richards-filterpro-3l-482001/) ### 9. Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 7.5 out of 10 The big-batch option. It comes with one large basket and two smaller ones, so you can cook two foods at once or feed a crowd. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 2nd of 10 Why it's here: - One large basket plus two smaller baskets in the box, for two foods at once - Viewing window in the lid and a 30-minute timer - Temperature adjustable from 130 to 190C - A low price for the capacity Keep in mind: - Bulky at about 36cm deep, and awkward to store - No oil filtration, so you strain used oil yourself - Salter quotes different wattages on its page and in its manual, so check the rating label [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFHNZPCG) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/salter-deep-fat-fryer-5l-ek6266/) ### 10. Hamilton Beach Professional PureFry 3L HB189PDF 7.3 out of 10 A filtration fryer that stores filtered oil in its own box. It comes with a two-year guarantee. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 10th of 10 - How many rated it: 10th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - Filters oil automatically after cooking into a storage box - 3L oil capacity, a viewing window and adjustable temperature - Dishwasher-safe parts - Two-year guarantee Keep in mind: - Food capacity is about 800g, small for the size of the machine - Owner feedback is thin so far, as it is a recent UK launch - Single small basket, so larger families cook in batches [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWKQGJF5) ## Before you buy a deep fat fryer ### What size deep fat fryer do I need for my household? Match the food capacity in kg of chips to the people you feed, because oil litres on the box are bigger than the usable load. A 2L fryer with about 0.8 to 1kg of food suits one or two people. A 3L to 3.5L model with 1 to 1.2kg feeds three or four, though the 3L Morphy Richards and Hamilton Beach filtration fryers take only about 0.8kg. The large Salter with three baskets suits a crowd or two foods at once. Larger fryers also need more worktop and cupboard space, and most models here are bulky. ### Is a deep fat fryer better than an air fryer? A deep fat fryer gives the crisp, golden finish of battered fish, doughnuts and tempura that an air fryer does not copy. An air fryer uses a spoonful of oil or none, heats quickly and is simpler to clean, and our air fryer guide at /kitchen/air-fryers/ covers those. A fryer uses a few litres of oil that you filter and reuse, and a 2kW model costs roughly 18p for 20 minutes at around 27p per kWh. Choose a deep fat fryer for battered food, an air fryer for everyday chips and roasting. ### What oil is best for a deep fat fryer? Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as rapeseed, sunflower, vegetable or groundnut oil. Most manufacturers list those and rule out olive oil, butter and margarine. Keep to the maximum and minimum fill lines in the bowl. Cool the oil fully before filtering it. ### Are deep fat fryers with a filter or easy-clean oil drain worth it? If you fry once a week or more, yes. The Tefal Oleoclean and Filtra One models, the Morphy Richards FilterPro and the Hamilton Beach PureFry filter the oil and store it, so you do not lift a hot pan to decant it. Tefal says the oil can be reused up to 8 times with its Oleoclean system. For an occasional fry-up, a removable bowl or pot, as on the Russell Hobbs and Tower models, is enough. ### How often should I change the oil in a deep fat fryer? Most manufacturers suggest replacing oil after roughly 8 to 10 uses, and Tefal says up to 8 reuses with its filtration. Change it sooner if it smells, darkens or foams, or after frying fish. Store filtered oil cool, sealed and out of the light. Let used oil cool and put it in a sealed container for disposal, never down the sink, and check your council's rules. ### Are deep fat fryers safe to use at home? They are safer than a chip pan on the hob, because the element is thermostat-controlled and most models have a lid with a viewing window. Look for overheat cut-out, a lid interlock and cool-touch handles, which the Swan, Tower and Hamilton Beach models list. Keep the fryer on a stable surface away from the cable edge, and never add water to hot oil. All use a standard UK 13A plug. The 2300W models draw most of a socket's capacity, so avoid sharing an extension lead. ## How we ranked these ten deep fat fryers Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 18 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our No. 1 deep fat fryer **Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N**: A long-running budget best-seller. 8.7 out of 10. 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