Hard to get a deep fryer that has a better immsered heating element than an electric frypan. Also has a built in temperature control and is perfect for 3 adults eating or 2 adults and 2 kids. We use peanut oil as it dosen't burn brown in color until it gets much hotter than other oils. Canola oil is the next best on the temperature list but you have to watch that it doesn't get too hot and turn brown. At home we use a fry daddy when cooking a volume inside.