T Fal Ultimate Ez Clean

The easiest cleanup — an automatic oil filtration and draining system that filters and drains used oil into a sealed container for easy reuse or disposal at the press of a button, removing the messiest part of deep-frying. Good capacity, adjustable thermostat, dishwasher-safe parts; the pick for frequent fryers who hate oil cleanup.

The T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean is built around solving the main objection to deep fryers: the oil cleanup. Its standout is an automatic oil filtration and draining system — at the press of a button the used oil is filtered and drained into a sealed, separate container you can store in the fridge to reuse or dispose of cleanly, with no carefully pouring hot oil through a sieve and funnel. Most parts are dishwasher-safe, and the design genuinely makes the worst part of deep-frying far less of a chore. It also has good capacity, an adjustable thermostat, and an odour filter. For frequent fryers who hate oil cleanup, it's the standout — the feature transforms how often you'll actually use it. It's mid-to-premium priced, but the oil-management convenience justifies it if cleanup is what holds you back.

▶ Video review

How to Use the EZ Clean Function on the T-fal 3.5L Deep Fryer