The Breville Smart Fryer meets
the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean
Digital temperature control and one-touch presets that two labs named the best fryer they tested. We tested it head-to-head against the T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean across 6 key dimensions.
Breville Smart Fryer
“Digital temperature control and one-touch presets that two labs named the best fryer they tested”
T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean
“The automatic oil-filtering system reviewers love, for around $100 less than the All-Clad”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Breville Smart Fryer
- The only fryer named Best Overall by two independent labs, Reviewed and Food Network
- Digital temperature control holds and recovers heat more precisely than analog dials
- Seven one-touch presets plus a fresh-or-frozen setting take the guesswork out of frying
- No automatic oil filtration or storage, so you drain and store oil yourself
- Tops out at 375°F, the same ceiling as cheaper analog models
- At list price it costs more than most single-basket rivals
T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean
- Automatic system drains, filters, and stores used oil for you, the standout feature across four sources
- America's Test Kitchen's Winner, at roughly $100 less than the All-Clad with the same oil system
- Basket, bowl, lid, and oil box are all dishwasher safe
- Analog thermostat with no digital presets or precise readout
- 1700W is slightly less powerful than the 1800W Breville and Cuisinart
- Larger footprint than most single-basket fryers
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Breville Smart Fryer is the only model in our research named Best Overall by two independent labs, Reviewed and Food Network. What sets it apart is control. Instead of an analog dial, it uses a digital element that holds your target temperature and recovers quickly after cold food drops the oil, which is where cheaper fryers stumble and turn out greasy results.
Breville Smart Fryer
The Breville Smart Fryer is the only model in our research named Best Overall by two independent labs, Reviewed and Food Network. What sets it apart is control. Instead of an analog dial, it uses a digital element that holds your target temperature and recovers quickly after cold food drops the oil, which is where cheaper fryers stumble and turn out greasy results.
- Cooks who want precise, repeatable temperature control
- Beginners who prefer one-touch presets over a dial
- Anyone who fries a variety of foods, from fries to fish
- Buyers who want premium results without the All-Clad price
T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean
The T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean solves the messiest part of deep frying for a lot less money. At the push of a lever it drains the used oil through a filter and seals it in a storage box for next time, and every removable part goes in the dishwasher. America's Test Kitchen made it their Winner for exactly this reason, praising even, consistent frying on top of the easy cleanup.
- Anyone whose biggest frying complaint is dealing with used oil
- Cooks who want the All-Clad oil system for about $100 less
- People who reuse frying oil regularly
- Buyers who value easy cleanup over digital presets