Don’t know about fryers, but we’ve revised our modified “Weber system” and it’s looking a whole better — wire mesh baskets for the briquets appear to be leading to better burning, which was always the big problem in the past. (I made the baskets rather than pay Weber acce$$ory price$.)
You'll probably have to replace them prematurely, but the replacements will be just as easy and inexpensive.
And zinc is good for you, right?
I take zinc every day, and most likely in quantities that are “abnormal.” But only because I’M abnormal!
I prefer things that are “tried and true,” and not necessarily “factory-to-you.” A small, rectangular hibachi would suit me just fine, if I could find one.
These days, they’re as scarce as hen’s teeth.