A deep fryer apparatus including: an external body a reservoir for holding a volume of cooking medium, the reservoir being located within the body the a reservoir enabling receipt of a fry basket. The apparatus can include a filter assembly comprising an augur element and filter basket. The apparatus can include one or more fans for directing air-flow through an air- gap about the reservoir. The apparatus can include a movable load-cell that receives a fry- basket and can be raised or lowered.
