Amazon Basics 3.2-Qt
- Deep Fryer
- 1500 watts
- 1
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 69%
A capable basic fryer for wings, fries and fish at home, with easy draining and a clear window, though buyers should watch the top control unit during cleaning and confirm dial temps with a thermometer.
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How it ranks among the 52 deep fryers we track
4.4★ across 3,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand 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
Compact 1500W electric deep fryer with a 3.2-quart oil capacity and 24.6-ounce food basket, built for frying a family-size batch of wings, fish or fries without stovetop splatter. Adjustable dial runs 265F to 375F, and a viewing window lets you check color without lifting the lid.
This is a straightforward countertop fryer rather than an air fryer, it heats real oil and needs the reservoir filled before use. The mesh basket has hooks that rest on the rim for draining, and the stainless shell sits next to other kitchen appliances rather than getting stashed away. One recurring theme in feedback: the heating and control lid unit should never be submerged, only wiped, or it can fail.
- 1500W element, 3.2-qt/3.0L oil reservoir
- 24.6-oz mesh basket with draining hooks
- Adjustable dial from 265F to 375F
- Stainless steel exterior with viewing window
Who it's for
Good fit for a household that fries occasionally and wants a dedicated unit instead of tying up a Dutch oven. Not for anyone frying multiple pounds at once or needing lab-grade temperature precision.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers repeatedly praise how quickly it heats and how crispy and evenly cooked the food comes out, calling cleanup easy. One warns not to submerge the heating and control unit in water since that caused a previous unit to fail; another flags the vent placement near the handle as a steam risk. One reviewer measured the oil topping out around 360F despite the dial set to 375F, and noted small chips in the basin.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Heats up fast for a countertop unit
- Basket hooks make draining oil straightforward
- Viewing window lets you monitor food without opening lid
- Dial reading 375F reportedly topped out near 360F
- Control unit must be wiped, never submerged
- Steam vent sits close to the handle
Performance notes
The 1500W element brings oil up to frying temperature quickly according to buyers, and the basket hooks let excess oil drip back into the pot before serving. The viewing window means the lid can stay shut, which helps hold a steadier temperature than lifting it to check.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | DF7710B-UL |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.9 × 8.9 × 9.4 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black & Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | DF7710B-UL |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in deep fryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 3.2-QtThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 3,500 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep FryerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 30,100 | 4.7 / 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 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics DF7710B-UL
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can I wash the entire Amazon Basics DF7710B-UL fryer in the sink?
No. Reviewers who submerged the top heating and control unit reported it failing; wipe that part down and only wash the basket and pot.
Does the temperature dial hit the full 375F setting?
Most buyers found it heated food properly, but at least one review measured the oil topping out around 360F even with the dial set to 375F.
How much food does the 3.2-qt fryer hold at once?
The basket is rated for 24.6 oz (700g) of food, sized for a small to medium family portion rather than a large batch.