Progress Compact Deep Fat Fryer Review

The Progress EK2969P is a modern deep fat fryer with a 1 litre capacity. It's a compact appliance which is designed to fit neatly on worktops. It's ideal for individual use, student accommodation, holiday homes, etc. Despite it's compactness, it's packed with modern features, including an adjustable temperature (up to 190 degrees Celsius), giving you control over the crispiness of your food.

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The Progress EK2969P is equipped with a 950W heating element which allows it to preheat in only 15 minutes. One feature of particular interest is the filter which reduces overpowering odours, whilst retaining the delicious flavours. There's also a large viewing window and a removable frying basket with a detachable handle. We go into more detail later.

About Progress

Progress are a brand primarily concerned with kitchen products and appliances. Their kitchen appliances include kettles, toasters, air fryers, deep fryers, kitchen scales, mixers, waffle makers, and more. They're a well known brand in the UK, with over 90 years of experience.

Specification

We now look at the features more closely:

• Suitability - The Progress EK2969P is suitable for chips, onion rings, desserts, fritters, chicken wings, chicken breast, chicken nuggets, sausages, stir fried vegetables, etc.
• Capacity - The fryer's oil capacity is 1 litre. This provides one or possibly two portions, depending on the type of food. The fryer is therefore ideal for individuals, students, etc.
• Adjustable Temperature - The 950W heating element allows for temperatures of up to 190 degrees Celsius. Having an adjustable temperature means you can cook food to your liking.
• Viewing Window - The large viewing window lets you see how crispy your food is. You can therefore adjust the fryer accordingly.
• Filter - The fryer has a filter to reduce odours.
• Indicator Lights - There are two indicator lights. One indicates whether the fryer is powered. The other indicates whether the oil is up to temperature.
• Safety - The frying basket is detachable.
• Easy To Clean - For an easy clean, the cooking bowl has a non-stick coating and the frying basket is removable.

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Summary

Overall, the Progress EK2969P is a compact and highly practical deep fat fryer. It's suitable for individuals, providing smaller portions of food. It has a number of modern features for convenience. We particularly like the adjustable temperature, the large viewing window on the lid and the odour filter. We rate the Progress EK2969P Compact Deep Fat Fryer 4 out of 5 stars.

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