Waring WDF1300
A 10 lb heavy-duty fryer that runs on a standard 120 V outlet. The drain spigot and cold zone make it the easiest to keep clean of the 120 V countertop fryers.
Amazon $562$562
10 lb1,800 W1
3.8/5
A heavy countertop fryer for busy lines that fry all day without room for a floor unit. It needs a 30 A, 208 or 240 V circuit.
- 15 lbOil capacity
- 4,300 / 5,800 WHeat
- 208/240 V, NEMA 6-30Power
Check price at Amazon$1,738
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 5,800 W on 15 lb of oil gives the fastest recovery of any countertop fryer here
- Two-year parts and labor warranty, twice the usual
- Swing-up elements and a removable kettle for cleaning
- Safety thermostat backs up the main control
Cons
- Needs a 208 or 240 V, 30 A circuit (NEMA 6-30)
- Costs more than most floor fryers
- Cover not included
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fryer type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 515F |
|---|---|
| Frying | |
| Oil capacity | 15 lb |
| Tanks | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Heating power | 4,300 / 5,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 375 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat |
| Features | |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes |
| Electrical | |
| Voltage | 208/240 V |
| Current draw | 20.8/24.2 A |
| Plug | NEMA 6-30 |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 12 x 24.8 x 16.6 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 38 lb |
| Certifications | UL EPH Classified, cULus |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this fryer type
Globe PF16E
A 16 lb fryer for kitchens with a 208 or 240 V circuit that need real output from a narrow countertop unit. It fries about 25 lb of fries an hour.
Amazon $709.50$709.50
16 lb2,900 / 3,800 W1
Waring WDF1700
A 15 lb heavy-duty fryer that runs on a standard 120 V outlet. The drain spigot and cold zone make it the easiest to keep clean of the 120 V countertop fryers.
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