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Deep Fat Fryer Help Needed

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  • Tizla
    Tizla Posts: 5 Forumite
    I can't stand the smell!

    Don't they do one's with sealed lids? maybe look into them?
  • sammr85
    sammr85 Posts: 740 Forumite
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    Must be an OH thing as mine bangs on about us "needing" a deep fat fryer. I'm not a fan, never have been, never will be. I can't see why people would want one. They are the most unhealthy way to cook, and they make your house stink! MIL has one and has to use it in the conservatory with the back door open as it smells so bad!

    ETA: Tizla - MIL's does have a lid as its electric and it still stinks!
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  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,269 Forumite
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    I had one with a lid about 15 yars ago which I bought specifically because the blurb said that it did away with old fashioned steam and smells. Well I used it twice to be sure and it stank the house out and filled the litchen with steam even though the window was open. Could be they have improved in the meantime but if not then I would avoid them at all costs (although I have considered using an extension lead and cooking outside)
  • zara*elise
    zara*elise Posts: 481 Forumite
    My mum had one about twenty years ago, I remember using it made the house smell like a chippy for days after! Didn't know they still made them though...
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  • Ben84
    Ben84 Posts: 3,069 Forumite
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    I deep fry in a big pan on the gas hob. It does create a frying smell and steam so I open the window, but it's not a terrible smell. I use sunflower oil, maybe that helps? Or perhaps I just am not offended by the smell?
  • rendez2k
    rendez2k Posts: 29 Forumite
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    My wife is offended by smells I don't even notice! Well, got one from Lakeland today so I'm covered by the excellent no questions asked refund policy if the smell is bad. Wish me luck, its going on in less than 30 mins!
  • quintwins
    quintwins Posts: 5,179 Forumite
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    could you not try the actifry? there expensive but i'd imagine you don't get the smell as theres only a spoonful of oil, but yes your right they do all have a smell i do use mine tho usually only once or twice a month, if it was up to my hubby we'd use it everyday
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi rendez2k,

    I ditched mine years ago because of the smell too, I've no idea if they are better now or not but these threads may help:

    The much-maligned Deep Fat Fryer

    Deep Fat Fryer

    Deep Fat Fryer Help Needed

    Actifry

    Pink
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    We have one and although it smells of chip-frying while in use, I wouldn't say that the smell lingers. Nor is it any worse than the smell of bacon/sausages grilling that usually accompanies it. We do have an extractor fan located quite close to it, perhaps that makes the difference.
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  • redkids1972
    redkids1972 Posts: 417 Forumite
    WE HAVE OURS IN THE SHED KIDS LOVE IT WE CALL IT OUR CHIPPY LOL:j
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