Presto Pro Fry Deep Fryer
- 1800 watt immersion element, 120 volts
- 2.8 liter oil capacity, 8 cup food capacity
- Fry and steam basket for vegetables and seafood
- Stainless steel, silver finish
- 7 lb, 13.87D x 9.75W x 9.93H inches
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A home-size stainless deep fryer with an immersion element that heats oil fast and recovers quickly between batches. It also steams and boils, but the oil volume limits how much cooks at once.
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ASIN: B005FYF7XQModel: 05461Category: Deep Fryers
Overview
Presto designed this stainless steel deep fryer around an immersion heating element that rests in the oil instead of under the pot. A fry and steam basket comes with it, so the same unit can fry, steam or boil.
Fast preheating and quick oil recovery suit family-size batches of fries or chicken, and the steam function adds range. The limit is capacity: the oil volume is modest, so large turkeys or party quantities need a bigger fryer.
Who it's for
Weeknight cooks who fry fish, fries and wings in household quantities get a ready counter appliance. Hosts feeding many guests, or cooks who want a drain valve and a built-in thermometer readout, should check other models.
Pros and cons
- Quick oil temperature recovery
- Basket also steams vegetables and seafood
- Stainless steel body
- Boils as well as fries
- Modest oil capacity
- Drain valve not listed
- Cleaning instructions not listed
- Indoor corded appliance only
Performance notes
The element is submerged in the oil, so heat transfers directly and the oil recovers quickly after cold food goes in. Batch size governs recovery, since crowding drops the oil temperature faster than the element can restore it. Steaming and boiling use the same element with water in place of oil.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Model | 05461 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.87 x 9.75 x 9.93 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 2.8 literslower than 73% of 42 deep fryers |
| Food capacity | 8 cups |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Other details | |
| Cooking functions | Fries, steams and boils |
| Baskets | Fry and steam basket |
Closest rivals on specs
Chefman Deep Fryer 4.5 Liter- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 19 cups (-38%)
Vexon Electric Deep Fryer with 3 Baskets 5 Liter- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 21.1 cups (-44%)
Secura Electric Deep Fryer 4L- Oil Capacity 11.8 vs 16.9 cups (-30%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Presto 05461 steam food?
Yes. The description names a fry and steam basket for vegetables and seafood, and says the fryer steams and boils too.
Is the Presto 05461 good for a whole turkey?
The listing gives no turkey capacity. It lists a 2.8 liter oil capacity and 8 cups of food, so it is sized for household batches.