5 Frying Gadgets Tested By Design Expert | Well Equipped | Epicurious - Summary

Summary

Summary:
The video features a review of various kitchen gadgets, including a deep fry basket, fry wall splatter guard, two-in-one fry clip, nor Pro tortilla fry basket, and a mini deep fryer set. The reviewer tests these gadgets for their effectiveness, usability, and potential for redesign.

1. Deep Fry Basket:
- Effectiveness: Rated 2/5 as it allowed some fries to escape.
- Usability: Rated 1/5 due to handle issues.
- Redesign suggestions include improved handle design.
- Buy Rating: 1.5/5, with reservations.

2. Fry Wall Splatter Guard:
- Effectiveness: Rated 4.5/5, with minor size concerns.
- Usability: Rated 5/5, easy to use.
- Minimal redesign needed.
- Buy Rating: 5/5, highly recommended.

3. Two-in-One Fry Clip:
- Effectiveness: Rated 1/5, difficult to use.
- Usability: Rated 1/5, impractical.
- Redesign suggestions include better grip and shape.
- Buy Rating: 1/5, not recommended.

4. Nor Pro Tortilla Fry Basket:
- Effectiveness: Rated 3.5/5, reasonable for making tortilla bowls.
- Usability: Rated 3.5/5, some improvements needed.
- Redesign suggestions include better alignment and stability.
- Buy Rating: 3.5/5, somewhat recommended.

5. Mini Deep Fryer Set:
- No specific ratings or comments provided in the summary.

Overall, the reviewer found the Fry Wall Splatter Guard to be the most effective and user-friendly gadget, while the Two-in-One Fry Clip received low ratings due to usability issues. Redesign suggestions were provided for several gadgets to improve their functionality.

Facts

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1. The speaker, Dan, has over 40 years of experience designing kitchen gadgets.
2. Dan is testing various kitchen gadgets designed for frying.
3. The gadgets being tested include a deep fry basket, fry wall splatter guard, two-in-one fry clip, and the Nor Pro tortilla fry basket.
4. The deep fry basket is meant for lowering and raising food into and out of hot oil.
5. The deep fry basket is criticized for allowing food to escape while frying, defeating its purpose.
6. The fry wall splatter guard is designed to sit inside a skillet and prevent splatter.
7. The reviewer finds the fry wall splatter guard to be effective and rates it 4.5 out of 5 for usability.
8. The two-in-one fry clip is meant to pick food out of boiling oil and let it drain.
9. The two-in-one fry clip is criticized for its difficulty in picking up food securely and its usability issues.
10. The Nor Pro tortilla fry basket is intended for making tortilla bowls.
11. The reviewer finds the Nor Pro tortilla fry basket to be effective for making tortilla bowls and rates it 3.5 out of 5 for usability.

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