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Masterbuilt Turkey Fryer worth $80?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:39 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:39 am
Thinking about pulling the trigger on the smaller version of the turkey fryer. Seems relatively easy to use (as opposed to hauling out the propane bottle, burner and pot).
What says the FD board? Any experiences?
What says the FD board? Any experiences?
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Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:42 am to failuretocommunicate
Depends on how often you would use it.
Personally I already have a ton of crap like this that just takes up storage space and I may use once a year.
Personally I already have a ton of crap like this that just takes up storage space and I may use once a year.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:46 am to J Murdah
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Personally I already have a ton of crap like this that just takes up storage space
yeah that's part of the drawback. I'd probably use it a couple of times a year and otherwise box it back up and store it in a closet.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 9:50 am to failuretocommunicate
Get the oil less fryer, its more versatile.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:47 am to failuretocommunicate
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Masterbuilt Turkey Fryer worth $80?
The Masterbuilt or Butterball electric that is pictured? I have both the Masterbuilt propane fryer and the Butterball electric. Not the counter-top like in the picture. The MB is much better because it browns the turkey and seems to provide a much better flavor.
With the BB electric you have to cook with the lid on the whole time. We always use both. The CB cooks faster and after it is empty, we take the bird out of the BB when done or just about done and put it in the CB to get it brown so it looks good. Would much rather just have two CB's.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 10:50 am to Tiger Ree
Both the BB and CB I use are oil-less fryers. If the fryer in the picture uses oil you shouldn't have any trouble with the turkey getting brown on the outside. It will be a lot more messy though.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 10:51 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 11:08 am to Tiger Ree
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The Masterbuilt or Butterball electric that is pictured?
I believe the picture a Butterball that is built by Masterbuilt and is the oil fryer. Tabletop/indoor version. Seems like a pretty good deal if it works as advertised. There's a bunch of video's on youtube using this model.
Here's the description on the Academy website:
Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer
$79.99 was $121.99
Posted on 11/3/16 at 11:21 am to failuretocommunicate
My dad bought one two years ago as we fry turkeys every year and we had to fry the turkey on the counter in the kitchen due to the short cord.The Cord isnt long enough to go on top of a table over an outlet and using a short extension cord didnt pull enough current to get the grease hot enough to fry. Once we got it hot inside it was fine but the entire house smelled like a grease trap. Pops returned it the next day.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 11:38 am to failuretocommunicate
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Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer
$79.99 was $121.99
That's not a bad price. I paid the same for the CB's I bought a few years back. The BB was a little more but I wanted to try it and since it was electric, I had hoped it would be similar or better than the CB.
One thing you may consider after reading 4WHLN's post is what I do with my crock pot when I am home. If I'm going to be out I don't care if the house gets smelled up.
When I use it while home and don't want to smell it all day, I put it on top of my washer or dryer in the utility room and use one of their plugs. That way I can just shut the door and turn on the vent fan and don't even realize it is in the house.
Bottom line is a fried turkey beats the hell out of a baked turkey. If you want an electric fryer for a decent price then that may be the best one for you.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 11:40 am
Posted on 11/3/16 at 1:38 pm to failuretocommunicate
I have the XL and I use it more for boiling seafood. I can get a sack of crawfish done in 2 batches, and the seasoning is more concentrated.
I've only fried a turkey once and would recommend frying longer than the time/pound recommendation.
I've only fried a turkey once and would recommend frying longer than the time/pound recommendation.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:07 pm to sjmabry
I prefer the oil free cooker.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:18 pm to tigers1956
I've heard people who use the oil free cookers say that it's just as good as fried food. Is that really true? I don't eat fried food often, but when i do i want it to taste like fried food.
So does the oil free cooker produce results comparable to a true fryer?
So does the oil free cooker produce results comparable to a true fryer?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:23 pm to failuretocommunicate
Yes it does...has a crispy taste to it....it's much easier and cheaper than using oil
Posted on 11/3/16 at 5:58 pm to failuretocommunicate
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use the oil free cookers say that it's just as good as fried food. Is that really true?
Yes, it tastes just as good as a turkey fried in peanut oil. Chickens, wings, pork butts, and prime ribs also are very good. We like to get pork butts with a lot of skin. Makes crispy pork skin. and It's also great because we like to inject turkeys and chickens with different seasonings and that used to mess the oil up pretty quick, back when we used to cook in oil.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 6:04 pm to failuretocommunicate
Oh, I have a Char-Broil not Masterbuilt. The electric is an oil-less Butterball.
The two types I have in addition to the old-school crawfish pot style.
The two types I have in addition to the old-school crawfish pot style.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 6:56 pm to Tiger Ree
I think i just saw the CB air fryer advertised in an Academy commercial for 79.99 also....might go that route
Posted on 11/3/16 at 7:19 pm to failuretocommunicate
They are almost too easy to use. Hook up propane, turn on propane on bottle and cooker, and push the ignite button. That's it, you're ready to cook. you will have to put the legs, handles and propane fittings on when you get it but it is very easy to do.
If you get it, don't buy the Char Broil aluminum drip pans. You can get them at a grocery store or walmart for real cheap. I don't remember, but it comes with at least one and they may give you a few.
If you get it, don't buy the Char Broil aluminum drip pans. You can get them at a grocery store or walmart for real cheap. I don't remember, but it comes with at least one and they may give you a few.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:28 am to Tiger Ree
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When I use it while home and don't want to smell it all day, I put it on top of my washer or dryer in the utility room and use one of their plugs. That way I can just shut the door and turn on the vent fan and don't even realize it is in the house.
I can't recall the crock pot ever not being used in the garage. My wife for some reason thinks it will burn down the house so for 25 years her pot roast has been cooked in the garage. But it's nice to pull in, open the car door and smell a nice pot roast.
I have the Butterball Lille's and it works fine.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 7:03 am to Martini
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I can't recall the crock pot ever not being used in the garage. My wife for some reason thinks it will burn down the house so for 25 years her pot roast has been cooked in the garage.
The thought of food cooking in a garage is gross.
Also, tell your wife if the garage burns the kitchen will likely burn too.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 7:30 am to tenfoe
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The thought of food cooking in a garage is gross.
If it's real cold or windy outside we cook our Turkeys in the garage. Have to leave the door open a little but it is a heck of a lot better than being outside.
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