One of the most popular ways of cooking a turkey is by using a turkey fryer these are very simple devices which heat oil to fry the turkey. Basically a turkey fryer is a big pot which you put cooking oil into and then heat the oil up and the turkey is lowered into the pot in a basket or holder which keeps the turkey from touching the bottom of the fryer where the heat is the hottest.  Things to take into consideration prior to buying a turkey fryer is the size you want they range from about 30 to 36 quart capacities and have a basket which holds the turkey The turkey basket is normally made from aluminum or steel, so cooks prefer the steel basket as they say that the aluminum basket can make the turkey taste funny, however the steel basket is much heavier. There are lots of different makes of turkey fryer and below is just a small selection of some of the best ones available.

Masterbuilt 20010109 Butterball Professional Series Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer

The Masterbuilt electric turkey fryer is an indoor electric turkey fryer which will hold turkeys up to 14 pounds in weight it has a digital electric timer with complete adjustable temperature control and a ready to cook indicator light when the oil is at the correct temperature for cooking. A power cable storage compartment. Stainless steel housing and porcelain coated inner and a drain plug for the oil all for under $105.

Bayou Classic 3016 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer with Basket and Fry Pot

This is a gas powered outdoor turkey fryer which has a 30 quart capacity stock pot, comes complete with a vented lid and thermometer. In a robust cast iron construction with a 10 quart aluminum frying basket and large steam boil basket which is suitable for vegetables and shell fish. This fryer is capable of frying a whole turkey in approximately 45 minutes. This is a must for cooking your thanksgiving turkey quickly retailing for about $78.

Char-Broil 10101480/08101480 the Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer

This is revolutionary oil-less gas powered turkey fryer, the gas burner is used to heat the air in the turkey fryer and Infrared radiant heat cooks the turkey, this is the healthy way to cook your thanksgiving turkey. This fryer will cook a turkey of up to 16 pounds in weight and is great at also cooking other joints of meat to perfection in complete safety as there is no messy oil; cost of this fryer is about $99.

Char-Broil 10101480/08101480 the Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer

This is electric powered oil-less turkey fryer which will cook turkeys of up to 18 pounds in weight the healthy way without the use of messy oil. It has a control thermostat which ensures the even cooking of the turkey at about 10 minutes per pound. Due to its advanced method of cooking it will ensure the turkey is nice and crispy on the outside whilst remaining nice and juicy on the inside. All this for approximately $99.95.

Cajun Injector Electric Turkey Fryer

This is an electrically powered turkey fryer which uses a heating element to heat the oil to the correct temperature.  This fryer will cook a 12 to 14 pound turkey and is also suitable as a seafood boiler. It has an aluminium basket and a quick drain oil plug. This fryer has a electronic digital timer and thermostat an is available to buy for about $120.

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