I got this fryer yesterday and was very excited to use it because we have two little ones so we thought it was the perfect size for the amount of food we needed to fry instead of having to heat up a larger deep fryer. Unfortunately our unit didn't get the oil hot enough so our chicken nuggets and fries would sit and soak up all the oil. I've used other fryers before and this one is by far the worst. I'm not sure why it didn't heat up but we are returning this one and going to try out another fryer.

Great fryer. I had a larger one that took a 1 1/2 gallons of oil and took up a lot of space. This one doesn't take up much space and only uses about 16 ounces of oil. Have cooked chicken nuggets and fries for the grandchildren and it works just fine. Max temp is 375 and it does just fine.

LOVE THE FACT THAT IT HAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND LOOKS VERY NICE SITTING ON COUNTER

I've always liked Cuisinart products and use a few on a daily basis (microwave, breadmaker, toaster). I had high hopes for this mini deep fryer but after several frustrating frying sessions, I realized that its cute package was a smokescreen for a totally flawed appliance. The thermostat on mine was a disaster and it couldn't hold temperature even with a few tiny items added. The fried items were sodden with grease and were mostly inedible. Doughnuts were a huge disaster, but breaded chicken fared slightly better. The concept was great- quick frying with a minimum of oil- but it was not quick and with temperature running an average of 325 F (50 degrees short of ideal) made for disappointing frying. I returned this item and got a small unit at half the price at a major discount retailer. Fabulous results with the new unit. The only way fried food can be edible is with the proper temp. Please fix this problem, Cuisinart!

This little fryer is great for two people. It warms up quickly, and stays warm automatically, so I know I'm frying at the right temperature. It doesn't use too much oil, and it is easy to clean. Also, I am clumsy, so I love the magnetic plug in the back of the unit. It will just fall out of the fryer if the cord is tugged on, making frying safe even for me! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I'd like if it was just a little big bigger.