Karlhome 12L dual tank fryer, budget large

Rank #8 in Best Deep Fat Fryer 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Oil, Not Fake Watts

Karlhome 12L Deep Fat Fryer, 12.7QT Electric Deep Fryer

£79.99 4.2 from 144 Amazon ratings
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The Karlhome is our number eight deep fat fryer pick for September 2026 and the value bridge between home and commercial machines. Its 12 litre twin tank body gives each side around 6 litres with independent temperature control from 60 to 200 degrees Celsius, powered by two 2500 W elements. The listing records 144 ratings at 4.2.

Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.

How those 144 ratings break down

An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.

5 star
66%
4 star
12%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
1 star
6%

Specification

Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.

Tanks 2 independent, about 6 L each
Total 12 litres as sold
Power 5000 W max, 2 x 2500 W elements
Temperature 60-200 degrees Celsius per side
Body Heavy duty stainless steel with U-shaped tubes
Weight 7.9 kg
ASIN B0BWXLXP1Z

What buyers actually say

Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon

Verified purchase

“Absolutely bigger than I imagined. Will feed our whole family in one go saves cooking 3 loads of chips for everyone 😊”

lorraine kay · 20 March 2024
Verified purchase

“A little bigger than I expected but really good. Fish and chips with no contamination.”

Gollycat · 23 January 2024

What it is up against

The rivals it was ranked against in Best Deep Fat Fryer 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Oil, Not Fake Watts.

Questions people ask

How many tanks does it have?

Two, each around 6 litres with its own controls.

Is the 5000 W claim honest?

The title and spec both say 5000 W, and the bullets explain it is two 2500 W elements.

Can the tanks run at different temperatures?

Yes, each side has independent temperature control.

Who is it for?

A large family or keen home cook who wants two tanks without commercial size.

What do reviewers say?

It is bigger than expected, cooks fish and chips without flavour crossover and feeds the whole family.

Does it need two sockets?

With 5000 W total you should use a proper wall socket and avoid sharing a circuit.

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