CHAR-BROIL BIG EASY OIL-LESS TURKEY FRYER - TRYING IT OUT!

The Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-less turkey fryer makes some bold claims about cooking times and the fact that turkeys cooked in it taste just like traditional fried turkeys fried in oil. The infrared cooking is supposed to deliver juicy turkey with a crisp outside. It's able to cook a turkey up to 16lbs, the one I cooked was just under the maximum limit at 15lbs. Because it uses infrared cooking, it eliminates flare-ups. The best part for me is that there is no expensive peanut oil to buy or mess with. It uses a propane burner rated at 16,000 BTU's. Next I will be cooking a boston butt to see how well it cooks that. There are also accessories available to cook chicken legs, ribs, whole chickens, kabobs, and more.
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[@andrewbellinson5723]

I have had the Big Easy for 5 years. It is a great product and is as simple as it looks. A couple of years ago, I bought one for my brother because he always wanted me to cart mine to Thanksgiving, which is three states away.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Lol! I'm liking it so far and have the Thanksgiving turkey in it as I write this. Besides the fact that it cooks good and quick, it frees up the oven so my wife and I don't have to start cooking at 5:00 am since we need the oven for several other things.

[@dyates6380]

Nice job. I think I'm going to pick one of these up. Also, that looks fantastic and now I want to try that turkey. LOL.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thank you. I love this cooker and bet you will too!

[@bobbytaylor8548]

Great video and a delicious looking turkey. I've had mine for 5 years so I know it tastes even better than it looks. 2 things to add. 1. Charbroil makes a collapsible basket which makes life so much easier for turkey cooking and clean up, it nestles into those four slots cutout on the top rim. 2. The more you cook food/season your can, the shorter your cook times will get. My first time a 12.5 lbs turkey took over 3 hours, last Christmas I did a 14.5 lbs turkey in just over 2 hours. The more you cook the better this thing performs. Enjoy your Big Easy, I'm sure you already do.

[@L.Semone]

Just got mine can’t wait to try it out for Thanksgiving

[@AllAmericanMack]

I think you'll like it and don't forget that you can also cook other things in it like boston butt, roasts, hams, etc. so it's not just for turkey!

[@FreedomSince1776]

Me too! Super stoked! 😉👍🇺🇲

[@jerrymlevy]

Great video! Char-broil owes you. I have used mine for 2 Thanksgiving meals. Both birds were like yours. Also got the tray that adds capacity for chicken breast quarters. Be aware, top shelf cooks quicker. Where is your marinade recipe?

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for watching.👍 Here is the injection marinade kzbin.info/www/bejne/larRqXWOibd3r5Y

[@jerrymlevy]

@@AllAmericanMack Thanks! I also watched your vinyl floor cleaning episode.

[@xbeastin3052]

Great looking bird 👍I'll be using this thing for the first time this Thanksgiving (wish me luck) I'm also making a15lb turkey so roughly 2 1/2 hours you say? How long did it rest?

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for watching! It cooked for 2 hrs 35 mins exactly and I ended up letting it rest for about half an hour. I think you'll like how well this thing cooks and will do fine. I'm cooking a Boston butt next and can't wait to see how it does on that!

[@xbeastin3052]

@@AllAmericanMack looking forward to it

[@mike_martin0920]

Me too! Just assembled it. Looking forward to it! Also, I have a Boston butt as well. I’m subscribed and looking forward to seeing you do it 👍

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for subscribing! I *might* be able to do it tomorrow depending on how things go or if not, Friday and get the video up by the weekend.

[@jefferydellinger7422]

Be careful with the drip pan, first year I did a turkey , I forgot about the drip pan when I was done. Picked up the fryer started walking, drip pan fell out all down my legs. But I guess if You use drippings you won't forget the pan.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Oh snap, hope it wasn't still hot!! I can totally see forgetting about it since it's kind of hidden out of the way. I don't know if I'll be using the drippings or not but great reminder!!

[@jefferydellinger7422]

@@AllAmericanMack No, it had cooled off. I just sit it underneath now , that way there is no forgetting.

[@AllAmericanMack]

That's a great idea!!👍👍

[@timriley2092]

I was waiting to see how hard it was gonna be to get the turkey out of the basket ? You kind of left out an important part of this video considering you showed assembly and seasoning the pot down to washing it when done but didn’t feel it important enough to show the removing turkey from the basket ?

[@markgarrison5483]

Can u do ham in cooker

[@AllAmericanMack]

Yes, I did a spiral sliced ham in this video --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZjdl4RtoMemfas and it came out great!

[@midhetskar5731]

👍👊🍻

[@gmann212]

I’ve had mine for 9 years now and it fires up every thanksgiving first click

[@geraldfiorello6231]

Thanks for your video , just got my oil less fryer and your video helped me a lot again thank you.

[@jeffhennings6579]

I just pick one up at local Lowe’s on clearance only paid $51 can’t wait to try it got just about every other grill /smoker always looking to try something new

[@AllAmericanMack]

That's an awesome deal, my Lowe's *never* has low clearance prices like that. I'm still really liking it. I live alone now which kind of sucks because I just don't need to cook much food these days but still use it several times per year other than just on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@DL-mn6pg]

For the first two years I hated my big easy because it would take me four or five hours to cook a fourteen lbs turkey. What I found out two years later was that if you crank the propane tank open real fast and light up the big easy the gas comes out slower thru the regulator. I should have been opening the valve much slower.

[@AllAmericanMack]

I wasn't aware of that. I have found a few times the cooking took longer than what it should have and I would bet that was the likely cause since I just open the valve quickly. Good advice and I'll be more concious of opening it slowly in the future. Thanks!

[@DL-mn6pg]

If you notice a smaller short flame it is because of this safety feature in all the new propane regulators. Just disconnect the hose at the bottle and wait a few minutes to bleed off the pressure. Reconnect the hose and then crack the propane tank valve open slowly. Just did my 12 lbs turkey in 2hrs. Thanksgiving 2022.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks again!

[@DaCake2]

Wow, I never knew that. I’m glad I came across your comment.

[@rodstowing]

@@DaCake2 same here. Doing two tomorrow lol. I just did a practice run on a 5.5 lb chicken. 2.5 hours. Slow. But it was very good

[@DianaFrederick-ji2xr]

I've been looking for one for along time.y don't you find them in stores . My nease had cooked a turkey in it for thankgiving and it was great

[@JimmyBamis]

Mouth watering. Well done. my grill just came in today and I was overwhelmed by the cleanup and preparation.

[@sheilag5450]

Try using foil in bottom w a hole in center next time.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Great idea!

[@markparker1504]

Great video I have had mine for years and experimented a lot with the injection. This past week I injected the turkey with pecan praline whiskey< I also came back after the whiskey injection and injected butter into the breast. The turkey was really good with a light pecan taste. Give it a try sometime

[@AllAmericanMack]

Oh man, pecan praline whiskey sounds awesome! I will definitely give it a try!

[@boomboom8859]

I have use this for turkey an chicken an vegetables all the time. Have anyone use it to make fajitas? I'ma try it this week just wondering if anyone tried before

[@johnhopkins6565]

Use Coca Cola to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Good idea, thanks!! 👍

[@isuregamealot7592]

Oil less really means air fryer lmaoo but looks delicious either way 🤤

[@AllAmericanMack]

I kind of agree except the oil-less turkey fryer doesn't use a fan to circulate heated air like an air fryer, it relies on radiant heat but very similar concept. I wonder if I put a fan on top of the turkey fryer what would happen? Other than maybe burning up the fan! Lol 😂

[@Tyanmax99]

Bird looks like it turned out great! I've had the larger version for a couple years now and love it. I'm lazy, so I line the bottom with foil and poke a hole in the middle for the drippings to drain out so I don't have to clean it out after each use

[@AllAmericanMack]

That's a great idea about the foil! I haven't seen the larger one but I'll check it out, thanks.👍

[@Drummaboie2]

the foil doesnt affect the cooking in any way?

[@DL-mn6pg]

I do the same thing.

[@5Star-e7y]

Clearly the best video I found great job

[@rhawk620]

Do your season the pot every use?

[@AllAmericanMack]

I just wipe it down with oil after cleaning and let it heat up for a few minutes.

[@vcolet2011]

Have you cooked a pork shoulder in it

[@imckayle5]

Thumbs all the way up!!! Thank You for this, especially how to set up the fryer. A friend of mine got the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-less turkey fryer and invited me over to do my Thanksgiving (2020) turkey. We social distance and just dropped the turkey in and just let the fryer do its magic...and magic it did!! I have been cooking turkeys every which way you can imagine for over 30 yrs and I must say this was the very bet turkey ever!! I usually hate left over turkey, but this one I looked forward to every day after Thanksgiving. Turkey sandwiches were the best!! So I have ordered mine and due to high demand, mine is coming on Jan 6 from Amazon.

[@AllAmericanMack]

That's great! I have to say, it does something really awesome to whatever you're cooking. There's no way I'd go back to regular frying (or roasting) since using this. Thanks for watching! 👍👍

[@michaelkrailo5725]

And it is Thanksgiving yet again and out comes the Big Easy. Comes out perfect every time if you use a temp probe. Your bird looked like it was over cooked but I would eat that bird for sure. Anyone with a tongue likes skin like that so that is a plus. OK, my bird is cooking away and soon we will feast. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the video review.

[@AllAmericanMack]

I really need to get one of the probe thermometers. I almost bought one a few days ago but the reviews weren't too good on it. I was all ready to fire up the Big Easy this year and cook a couple birds but was informed by "higher ups" in the family that they were buying a pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. 😡 Let's just say that it wasn't too good and they won't be doing that anymore. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@DLong-wp8su]

It's sure looking good. I just purchase the Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Smoker Roaster & Grill. Will have to try the pork rib this weekend. What is the size of the basket?

[@AllAmericanMack]

I'm not sure if yours is different since you have the Smoker, Roaster and Grill, but my basket is 9 1/2 inches in diameter and 10 3/4 deep.

[@DLong-wp8su]

@@AllAmericanMack The Big Easy SRG is little larger. The inside pot 18"H x 14"W and the basket 14"H x 11.25" W. I go with the larger version because can grill a large enough 15lbs turkey and room for couple racks of rib. There is plenty of room on the grate for other thing as well.

[@AllAmericanMack]

I kind of wish I had went with that one just for the smoker option and having the extra room would be nice. Now I know what to get next time!

[@DLong-wp8su]

@@AllAmericanMack The SRG has been discontinued for awhile. The ribs and chicken that I cooked turn out great. I wish Weber or other manufactures come out something similar with better quality build. I seasoned my SRG inside/outside 2 days ago. Hopefully, it will last more than my previous Charbroil gas grill. I live in rainy state so cheap quality grill don't last long.

[@alanamarias7060]

I've had mine for over 8 years and after tasting the 1st turkey out of it I got rid of my oil fryer I don't have to worry about getting rid of oil anymore

[@AllAmericanMack]

I agree. We used to fry turkeys for both Thanksgiving and Christmas but after using the oil-less turkey fryer, that became a thing of the past. It cooks them so well and as you said, not having to fool with the oil, makes it so much easier.

[@ernk75]

Looking to grab one of these, does it matter of you rub the turkey with a little oil.

[@AllAmericanMack]

As far as I can remember, I've always rubbed some oil on the turkeys before cooking them so I don't know if it's absolutely essential or not.

[@ratanabouaphabing9542]

Thank you so much!🙏 This is very helpful.

[@rafaelbrizuelareyes6279]

It may be possible to cook a 21 pounds turkey if actually it fits on the basket?

[@AllAmericanMack]

Yes I believe as long as it will actually fit inside that it should have no problem cooking it.

[@DaCake2]

Thanks for the video. Trying to decide between the big easy and a traditional oil air fryer. If you could only have one to fry a turkey which would you use and which tastes better overall?

[@jeffsmith6837]

Big easy hands down. The only draw back is cooking time. If your frying one it might take a hour vs 2.5 to 3hrs with the b.e. Just get a good wireless thermometer, stick it in the thickest part of the turkey and wait.

[@AllAmericanMack]

I agree. The Big Easy does take longer than oil frying but that's the only con. I've fried turkeys in oil before but don't plan on doing it ever again unless I needed to cook a *lot* of turkeys. Not having to deal with buying the oil and the messy cleanup is enough but I think the turkeys cooked in the Big Easy come out better and jucier plus you aren't restricted to smaller sized turkeys either.

[@DaCake2]

Thank you so much guys! I bought one two days ago just in time for thanksgiving and I came back to watch you video one last time. It was a lifesaver being someone who never cooked a Turkey before. Thanks again and happy Thanksgiving!!

[@rubenzarate7156]

Awesome video. Thank you 👌🏼

[@rbreynolds]

Great video of a great cooking device. I have owned mine for many years now and to this day it is still our favorite cooking method for Turkey. One suggestion...clean out the cooking vessel after each cook because once you find out that those drippings are liquid gold, you will never throw them out again. Makes amazing gravy! Thanks for sharing your video!

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for watching! I'm also loving it so far. Two turkeys and one Boston butt so far and all have come out great. You know, I keep planning on using the drippings and although I haven't yet, next time I use it I will. 👍👍

[@wa6331]

Dude, thanks for this. Great video

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thank you, still really liking this cooker!

[@BB-kt5eb]

Will you clarify when the screen lid is needed vs not needed?

[@AllAmericanMack]

I only use the screen when it's colder outside and occasionally at the very end of cooking for additional browning. I live in the deep south so it's not uncommon for the temp to be in the 60's even in winter. I will only use the lid if it's in the 40's or colder and as I said if it hasn't quite browned enough when it's nearing done.

[@nabman5619]

Nice Job

[@slimmone3331]

Great Great video, thanks for breaking all down for me. I'm definitely getting one after watching your video.

[@hvargas7286]

Great Video! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for warching!!👍👍

[@jbird659]

Good video, I line the bottom with aluminum foil and poke a hole in the middle for the drip

[@AllAmericanMack]

Good idea!

[@DaCake2]

That is a really great idea.

[@NoVeBrien]

Just ordered this today and it’s coming on Friday! Can’t wait to try it out this thanksgiving! Awesome video! 🔥

[@petrisorserdaru4309]

Happy with the result?Have you bought it ?

[@NoVeBrien]

@@petrisorserdaru4309 turned out amazing! I used a little larger turkey than recommended so it took a little while. But it was crispy and juicy!

[@Datsjaydub]

Hoping I have the same results with a wet brine turkey, guess I'll find out tomorrow morning

[@AllAmericanMack]

Good luck! Let me know how it turns out. I haven't brined in a long time but I may start doing with this cooker.

[@Nelssen]

How’d it turn out?

[@spencertutt8041]

Tried this today and it worked out great! Thanks for the tips.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@SkubySnak]

Can you cook two meats (e.g., chicken and ham) simultaneously?

[@AllAmericanMack]

I've never tried it but would guess that if two would reasonably fit inside, it could be done. The drawback may be that the lower meat may cook faster and you would have to shuffle things around. It would be interesting to know though.

[@SkubySnak]

@@AllAmericanMack Was thinking of doing chicken and ham at the same time. Put chicken at the bottom due to juices. Ham on top, no glaze till chicken already pulled out...

[@AllAmericanMack]

That does sound doable so if you try it, let me know how it goes.👍

[@pioneersmokehouseschannel]

nice video

[@AllAmericanMack]

Thank you. 👍👍

[@adamdavis7291]

Amazing I've gone through 2 of these and have convinced several folks to pick one up

[@AllAmericanMack]

I'm loving it so far and using it for our Thanksging turkey now. It's something I'll also be recommending.👍👍

[@brianx2640]

Mine is built different my liner doesn’t come out it is bolted all one piece.

[@mollies13]

How does it work? if it desgin like that? where the heat go but not out?

[@AllAmericanMack]

The burner ring on the bottom heats up the inner walls which cooks the food. I know it seems like it wouldn't work well because the top is open but not only does it cook great, it somehow cooks faster than the regular oven.

[@kennethwatt3491]

The Burner is directly underneath the Cooking Drum all the way around......the Cooking Drum gets Hot and Radiates Heat towards the meat from the side all the way up.......what Heat is lost out of the top has already been thru the meat and done it's purpose......really a great and simple product.....You can cook whole Chickens, Pork Butts, etc in this Cooker.......

[@jamielc3437]

Dayummm looks great

[@ericbowers71]

Did you calibrate the thermometer? Mine was off by 20 degrees out of the box.

[@AllAmericanMack]

I've bought thermometers in the past that have been off like that so I always check new thermometers against ones I already have and it appeared to be fairly accurate, at least within a couple degrees but 20 degrees is ridiculous!

[@ericbowers71]

@@AllAmericanMack I agree, 20 degrees off was very extreme. I rely on a Thermapen mostly.

[@AllAmericanMack]

Same here! I was hesitant about buying one for so long because of the price but now I don't want to use anything else. I had bought a cheap, similar one that was *not* a Thermapen and it didn't even last a whole year.

[@jaykj150]

What name brand of thermapen

[@AllAmericanMack]

It's the Thermapen by Thermoworks. There isn't any model number on it though. The temp range is 58 - 572° if that helps. I have had the cheaper brands in the past but they always stop working way too fast.