As the name might suggest to you, the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker is more than just a deep fryer. This unit is capable of steaming, braising, blanching, and frying. When my Rival unit died, someone gave me the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker this past year for Christmas. I have to admit that at first I was a bit skeptical of how well it would perform.
When it comes to deep frying, this unit is a simple metal pot design which heats the oil to the desired temperature thanks to an adjustable thermostat. That is the only external feature on the unit however. Even the glass lid that is included with the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker can’t be used while frying. With that in mind I was concerned about oil splattering the first time that I used this deep fryer and so I purchased some splash guards. As it turned out, when you fill the deep fryer with the proper amount of oil, splattering was really not an issue from my experience. The included frying basket is made of light weight aluminum and while I’ve had no issues with it, the basket does feel like it could be dented rather easily. I was pleased with the quality of the food that the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker was able to produce, though I do miss having a built-in timer and thermometer like more featureful deep fryers include.
I have not had the opportunity as of yet to use this unit for braising or blanching but I have steamed rice in it and I was very pleased with how the rice turned out. So much fluffier and no mess to clean up like trying to steam rice in the microwave sometimes produces. As someone who enjoys eating rice with my meals, I am really happy that I can use the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker in this way.
The bottom line is that if you want a deep fryer with lots of frying features, then this unit probably isn’t for you. If however you are looking for a small kitchen appliance that can do the job of many appliances including a deep fryer, then the Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker could be the perfect unit for you. I have very limited counter space in my kitchen and so having an all-in-one device like this is really the best option for me. It may not be the best deep fryer you can buy, but it is a pretty good all-in-one appliance.
