Star Max 515F
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.
Amazon $1,738$1,738
15 lb4,300 / 5,800 W1
3.1/5
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.
- 10 lbOil capacity
- 1,800 WHeat
- 10 lbFries per hour
- 120 V, NEMA 5-15Power
Check price at Amazon$562
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Fries up to 10 lb of fries an hour
- Front drain spigot empties hot oil without lifting the tank
- Cold zone and oil strainer keep crumbs from burning, so oil lasts longer
- Night cover and two baskets included
Cons
- 1,800 W on a 10 lb tank recovers slower between batches than 208/240 V fryers
- 1-year warranty
The Waring WDF heavy-duty family
Every Waring WDF heavy-duty model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own fryer type.
| Model | Oil capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waring WDF1300 (this one) | 10 lb | 3.1/5 | $562 |
| Waring WDF1700 | 15 lb | 3.0/5 | $687 |
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 | WDF1300 |
|---|---|
| Frying | |
| Oil capacity | 10 lb |
| Tanks | 1 |
| Fries per hour | 10 lb |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Duty rating | Heavy |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 170 to 390 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat |
| Timer | 60 min |
| Features | |
| Drain valve | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes |
| Cover included | Yes |
| Electrical | |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Current draw | 15 A |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 11.5 x 20.8 x 17.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb |
| Certifications | UL, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
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.
Amazon $687$687
15 lb1,800 W1
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