We've always had somewhat of a penchant for Hammacher Schlemmer's products, not necessarily due to their utility (and clearly not because of the pricing), but because of the way in which they're presented to the world. And that also applies for one of their latest releases, the Healthiest Deep Fryer, a device that makes up to 2 lbs. of crisp, succulent fried food using only one tablespoon of oil.

But what's so special about this Deep Fryer that it makes it deserve the aforementioned title? Well, according to Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager, Fred Berns, “unlike conventional fried potatoes that have up to 14% fat, The Healthiest Deep Fryer makes french fries with only 3% fat".

The Healthiest Deep Fryer's internal convection oven emits 338 degrees F heat that circulates evenly throughout the cooking chamber to cook chicken wings, shrimp, or spring rolls with the same crunchy exterior and moist interior produced by conventional deep fryers.

Food slowly revolves around the nonstick cooking chamber while an integrated paddle automatically turns and mixes ingredients with oil and seasonings to ensure even cooking. The nominal amount of cooking oil is absorbed entirely by the food as it cooks, eliminating the need to dispose of large quantities of used oil. The Healthiest Deep Fryer does not require any preheating, it has a timer, and its cover, cooking basin, and paddle are dishwasher safe.

In true Hammacher Schlemmer tradition, the Healthiest Deep Fryer sells for a lot more that any competing products out there, namely somewhere in the vicinity of 299 US dollars. Pretty spicy, don't you think?  


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