Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep Fryer with 3 Baskets 35034 review

About the Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep

The 35034 holds 4.5 liters (about 19 cups) of oil and takes up to 12 cups of food. The heating element sits in the oil, which Hamilton Beach says heats it faster. It is rated at 1800 watts, per Target's listing.

It comes with three baskets in different sizes, each with a hook for draining. Use the large one for a big batch, or the smaller ones to fry two foods at once. Controls are an adjustable temperature setting and an adjustable timer with an audible tone, plus power and ready lights. A window in the lid lets you check on the food.

The cord is a breakaway type, so the fryer should not tip if the cord is snagged. The baskets go in the dishwasher. The oil tank has no filter or drain tap, so you lift it out and pour the oil yourself. On the brand's page the unit measures 10.5 inches high, 13.2 wide and 14.5 deep. Target's listing gives different width and depth figures and an 11 lb weight.

One independent review (YourBestDigs) was harsher. Its reviewer found the thermostat read high, and the oil did not reach 375°F in their run. They also called the casing thin and said the lid traps steam that drips back into the oil.

What owners report about the Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep

Owner feedback we could read for this exact model is limited, and much of it is positive. Owners like the size and the three baskets, which let them cook two foods together. Several say the oil holds its temperature once it is up to heat, and that cleanup is easy because the baskets and other parts go in the dishwasher.

The complaints are fewer and specific. One owner reported heavy smoke and a very hot element while preheating. Another said the short cord keeps coming off because the magnetic connection is weak. One buyer received a used unit. Some owners wanted a vent screen. These are single reports, not a clear pattern, but the cord and smoke points are worth knowing before you buy.

Who the Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep suits

Buy it if you fry in volume or want two foods going at once, such as fries and onion rings, and you have counter space and a cupboard that fits a bulky fryer. The large tank takes a batch of 12 cups of food.

Look elsewhere if you want to fry only occasionally or hate handling oil. It takes a lot of oil to fill and has no drain, so emptying it means lifting and pouring. The Presto FryDaddy is smaller and cheaper. The T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean has a built-in filter and drain. If exact temperature control matters, the Breville BDF500XL Smart Fryer is the programmable choice.

Questions about the Hamilton Beach Professional-Style Deep