Presto 05466 Stainless Steel Dual Basket Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer
- Deep Fryer
- 19.9 cups
- 1800 watts
- 1
- Better rated than 81%
- More reviewed than 83%
A dual-basket fryer built for frying two foods at once, with a compact storage design, though the temperature dial may read higher than the oil actually reaches.
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How it ranks among the 52 deep fryers we track
4.6★ across 6,753 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6,753 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
5,466+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 52 deep fryers we track - how the scorecard works · full deep fryers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Two oblong stainless steel baskets set the Presto 05466 apart, letting a 12-cup capacity fryer cook two different foods in one 1800W immersion oil bath without them mixing.
The dual baskets let you fry two different foods in the same oil without them mixing, though both baskets still share one temperature setting since there's only one vat. A couple of long-term reviewers mention buying a second unit after years of use, suggesting the design holds up over time. Several reviewers who checked actual oil temperature with a thermometer found it capped out lower than the dial suggested, and describe a fix involving removing a metal bracket between the temperature sensor and heating element that they say was causing the false low reading.
- 12-cup food capacity
- 1800W immersion heating element
- Dual oblong baskets
- Spatter-shield cover included
Who it's for
Frying two different foods for different people at once, or wanting a fryer that doubles as a steamer, is where this fits best. It is a weaker match if you need the temperature dial to read accurately without any adjustment.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Long-term owners describe the fryer as durable, with more than one reviewer reporting they bought a second unit after years of use of the first. The main technical complaint is that oil temperature reads higher on the dial than it actually measures, which some reviewers traced to a metal bracket near the temperature sensor and resolved by removing it.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fries two different foods separately at once
- Element and pot remove for easy cleaning
- Nests compactly for storage when not in use
- Doubles as a steamer for vegetables or seafood
- Dial temperature may read higher than actual oil temp
- Uses a large volume of oil to fill
Performance notes
The 1800W immersion element is built for fast preheat and quick temperature recovery once food goes in, which reviewers confirm holds up for back-to-back batches. Several reviewers measured actual oil temperature and found it topping out around 330F rather than the dial's higher settings, tracing the gap to a metal bracket connecting the temperature sensor to the heating element that conducts heat directly to the sensor and causes it to misread the oil. Removing that bracket, which reviewers describe as a simple screwdriver job, is reported to bring the reading closer to the actual oil temperature.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Model | 05466 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.2 × 15 × 11 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 19.9 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 Deep fryer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Deep Fryer |
| Part Number | 05466 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in deep fryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presto 05466 Stainless Steel Dual Basket Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep FryerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 6,753 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach Professional Style Electric Deep Fryer with Basket and LidHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EDF2100 Electric Immersion Deep Fryer Removable Basket Adjustable…Elite Gourmet | 4.1 / 5 | 6,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| T-fal 3.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket for Home UseT-Fal | 4.4 / 5 | 22,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Chefman 4.5 Liter Deep Fryer w/Basket StrainerChefman | 4.4 / 5 | 6,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Presto 05466
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the Presto 05466 fry two different foods at the same time?
Yes, it has two oblong baskets that fry separately in the same oil vat, though both share one temperature setting since there's only one heating element.
Does the Presto 05466 run at the temperature shown on the dial?
Some reviewers who checked with a separate thermometer found actual oil temperature capped lower than the dial suggested, tracing it to a bracket near the temperature sensor.
Can the Presto 05466 be used for anything besides frying?
Yes, the enameled pot and basket can also be used to steam or boil food such as vegetables and seafood.