Customer reviews from tefal.com
T-Fal - 3.5L Electric Deep Fryer, Stainless Steel - Silver
Average customer rating
3.6
(154 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 154 reviews
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
18
1 Star
33
65%of customers recommend this product.
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53 out of
81)
Customer Reviews for T-Fal - 3.5L Electric Deep Fryer, Stainless Steel - Silver
Customer Rating
2
EZ Clean...not really.
on July 19, 2026
Posted by: Culinarian
from St. Louis, Mo
Gender:Female
This was a great piece of equipment until it wasn't. I can no longer filter my oil due to the filter being clogged; and I can no longer use my fryer because I don't think it's safe due to contaminants. Usually soap and water is just fine. I've tried using boiling water, vinegar and baking soda, and last resort degreaser. I can see particles floating around but still doesn't drain. There should be a way to remove the filter to clean it more efficiently when it gets like this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Customer Rating
1
Uneven cooking due to basket
on July 16, 2026
Posted by: Ssgvq wt v f
Gender:Male
Decent fryer, but my issue is that if I put chicken in the deep fryer, some of it will cook and some of it will be frozen because of the huge basket in the way. It's so annoying. Don't buy this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Customer Rating
1
Horrible product
on June 30, 2026
Posted by: Jpealer
from Pittsburgh PA
Gender:Male
Worked one time. Drained oil. Cleaned everything. Second time went to use and it would not turn on. Reset did nothing. Total junk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Customer Rating
1
Dangerously vague storage instructions. Read before reusing oil!
on June 23, 2026
Posted by: Nick007
from Las Vegas
Gender:Male
This is an excellent machine mechanically, but the official storage instructions and FAQs on the website are dangerously vague and need massive warning labels. The website FAQ states you can store oil inside the container to keep it "fresh and clean," and that if it won't be used for "a long time," to store it separately. As an average consumer and not a scientist, I assumed oil that was filtered once would last for several months, just like fresh store-bought oil does at room temperature. This was a massive mistake. I reheated oil that had been filtered and stored for an extended period. Within 5 minutes, the oil underwent a severe chemical breakdown. It didn't smell rancid beforehand, but upon heating, it filled my apartment with thick, acrid, blinding fumes. My air quality monitor instantly maxed out at 99/100 for hazardous airborne compounds (VOCs). My girlfriend and I experienced instant eye burning, throat stinging, and difficulty breathing, forcing us to shut down the machine and evacuate to the balcony immediately. After researching the science behind used oils, I learned that even filtered oil retains microscopic food particles and moisture. Leaving it out at room temperature causes the fats to oxidize rapidly and creates a breeding ground for severe foodborne illness. Reheating it releases highly dangerous airborne irritants like acrolein and aldehydes. Luckily, we threw the food away and did not eat it, but we still suffered physical symptoms (headaches, eye irritation, and swollen glands) just from breathing the fumes for 5 minutes in an open-concept apartment. T-fal needs to fix their documentation. "A long time" is completely undefined. There should be massive warning labels stating that filtered oil should be stored in the refrigerator and discarded after a few weeks at most. If you buy this, ignore the FAQ: do not store used oil at room temperature, and change it frequently. It is a great fryer, but the vague safety guidelines are a massive hazard for everyday users.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Posted by: Curtis
from Iowa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very pleased with Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer. Worked exactly as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Asante
from Charleston sc
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Took me a minute to understand how the filtration system work without leaking it on my countertop other than that i love this fryer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Posted by: Osss
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works like a charm, truly easy to clean and store away. Oil filteration is great, i used it 5 times with same oil for fries, fish, chicken and they all came out perfect each time. No lingering oil smell either and no mess. Happy with this purchase.
Fries, Chicken and Fish came out much better than stovetop.
Fries, Chicken and Fish came out much better than stovetop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting tefal.com
Customer Rating
3
Cheaply stamped basket holder fell off just outside warranty
on April 7, 2026
Posted by: Rich76
from Chicago
Gender:Male
I've had this fryer for awhile, but that is not the issue. After only about six uses, the basket holder fell off. It was just stamped into place -- no weld, no rivets, no screws. I just don't understand how this got past testing. I never overloaded it, just french fries, onion rings, chicken wings. So, now I have to stand there and hold it above the oil to let the excess drain instead of leaving it on the basket holder. Otherwise, it has been a decent fryer, with the filtering and storage working just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from tefal.comBy T-fal Customer Care, Marketing, April 8, 2026
Oh no—that’s definitely not the crispy experience we’re going for. Thanks for sharing this with us. A basket holder coming loose after just a few uses, especially with everyday foods, isn’t acceptable and we understand how frustrating that is.
We’d love to help make this right. Please reach out to our Consumer Care team at 1‑800‑395‑8325, and they’ll be happy to take care of you.
We’d love to help make this right. Please reach out to our Consumer Care team at 1‑800‑395‑8325, and they’ll be happy to take care of you.
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