I have the expensive fryer with the lifter basket . . .and I don't like it . . .THIS GRANPAPPY is my very favorite fryer!  My husband could have saved a lot of $$ if he had just bought it first!  I have two fry daddy's and this is my second GranPappy . . .the old one lasted for years!!  I will NEVER use another type fryer . . .this is as good as it gets!