Bayou Classic 700-701
Score: 71/100
Homira Stainless Steel Two-Tank Propane Deep Fryer
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Homira HM21 offers high-output 50,000 BTU burners and dual 6-quart tanks with a precise temperature regulator, delivering fast and flexible frying for large gatherings. Its heavyweight construction and absence of an integrated thermometer make it less portable and require extra accessories. Ideal for caterers or serious outdoor cooks needing high volume and temperature control.
The Bayou Classic 700-701 offers a 15 L propane fryer with an internal rear-jet burner and dual stainless steel baskets for efficient batch cooking. Its lack of wheels and heavy 20 kg build limit mobility. Best suited for serious backyard chefs hosting sizable gatherings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 50,000 BTU/hbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20.412 kg | 15.354 kgbest |
1 | 2best | |
15.14 Lbest | 11.36 L | |
660.4 mmbest | 449.6 mm | |
431.8 mm | 649.3 mmbest | |
2best | 2best | |
431.8 mmbest | 350.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Oil Capacity (L) | 15.14 L | 11.36 L |
Number of Burners | 1 | 2 |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (mm) | 660.4 mm | 449.6 mm |
Width (mm) | 431.8 mm | 649.3 mm |
Depth (mm) | 431.8 mm | 350.5 mm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 20.412 kg | 15.354 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers are not directly quoted, but product pages stress restaurant-quality results, clean-oil maintenance thanks to the internal vent system, and suitability for serious outdoor chefs hosting crowd-sized meals.
Everyday users appreciate the quick piezo ignition and the stable temperature control, noting that the fryer performs well for large outdoor gatherings. Complaints focus on the unit's heft and the time required to assemble the system before the first use.
