For use at home, the best option is the T-Fal Basket Deep Fryer. It has handy features such as an oil-filtration system, and the pieces that get dirtiest are dishwasher-safe.

Others, like the All-Clad Deep Fryer, feature an oil-filtration system to reduce waste. Just remember that the more features a machine offers, the higher the price tag will likely be.

The Kalorik Vivid Touch 7-Quart High-Resolution Touchscreen Air Fryer with Window is available at many retailers both online and in brick-and-mortar stores such as Amazon, Home Depot, HSN, Walmart ...

Since convection cooking isn’t frying, let alone deep frying (it’s closer to baking), oil isn’t the primary heat delivery agent, hot whipping winds are.

Employee and TikTok user @fryer.friend is yet to confirm which fast food restaurant she works at, but has been sharing videos online of a behind-the-scenes look at the deep fat fryer.