*11/8/15- Still works great, we haven't used our oven to cook a turkey since we bought this! Clean up can be messy sometimes but it isn't that bad. After this cools I wipe the inside of the lid down with paper towels or a rag. Then we put a metal strainer over a large mixing bowl (it has a spout) and open the valve. When the bowl fills up we turn off the valve and pour the oil into containers to be reused a few more times.
When the fryer tub is empty I just put it into the sink and pour in hot soapy water, it's a bit bulky but it works. We don't have a dishwasher so I clean it by hand. The rest of the fryer is wiped down with a damp, soapy cloth then dried. We love cooking turkeys, chicken, potatoes, taquitos, and even home made corn dogs in this fryer!
*11/2/14- Recommend 100%! Have no regrets whatsoever having bought this fryer, we still love it! :) :)
*Edited to add: 11/30/13 Thanksgiving turkey didn't have skin as crispy on the top as our test turkey. Still cooked quickly,...larger bird but it still cooked in 62 minutes. :D Tasted great! Since this fryer can cook a bird up to 20 lbs. we bought an 18 lb. bird this time. The last one was about 14 lbs. The smaller bird was completely under the oil so I think that is why the skin was crispier. The larger bird had a bit at the top that wasn't completely submerged. The skin was cooked but not crisp except for the parts under the oil.
Our family likes the fried turkey the best, and it is faster, so I think we will be using this to cook our turkeys from now on. No more messing with the bird, and basting. Had more time to spend with the family and spent less time in the kitchen! :)
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Received this today and we cooked a test turkey to see if we liked it or not. I injected a small bit of broth into the bird while we waited for the fryer to heat up. I forgot to time it, but it took about 30-45 minutes for the oil to heat up.
Turkey came out beautiful and cooked in under an hour! The color was medium golden brown, not too dark. It looked like a picture right out of a cookbook! :) Skin was crispy and perfect! Turkey did not taste greasy at all. It was moist, tender, and cooked perfectly.
After removing the turkey from the fryer my husband wanted to try frying some fries while the oil was hot. Cut up a potato and wound up with a side of the best steak fries ever, crispy on the outside and baked potato soft on the inside. Yum! Looks like this will be cooking our Thanksgiving turkey next week! I can not keep this out on the counter full time though, too fattening! I was already thinking about funnel cakes and deep fried STUFF. I will pack it up for storing and bring it out for holidays and family get togethers.
The controls were very easy to use and understand. As much as I feel I would have liked a longer cord I am really glad it is as short as it is and breaks away from the unit easily. Too much room for serious accidents when you're dealing with this much hot oil. The outside can also get hot so be careful and keep kids away from this at all times. Keeping the kids out of the room is better.
I found out after we finished our bird that it is better to dip the basket into the oil first to coat, then add the bird and lower it into the oil (a cookie sheet would be great to move the greased basket so it doesn't drip). This will help keep the turkey from sticking. Ours stuck a bit to the bottom of the basket.
Lowering it into the hot oil was pretty scary,... it popped, hissed and gurgled. We used a thawed bird that we made sure was as dry as possible and lowered it into the fryer as slowly as we could. Since this was the first time we have ever fried a turkey it was a bit nerve-wracking, but everything turned out fine.
The timer was hard to read, I used a little flashlight to shine on it so I could see it. A backlit timer would have been better. And the beep it makes could be a bit louder too, you can barely hear it over the bubbling of the oil. I used my back up kitchen timer which I will continue to use along with the timer on the fryer.
Clean up isn't too bad. Cool oil, strain, store, and hot soapy water to clean the pan and accessories.
This is a good fryer, it was amazing to be able to cook a 14 lb turkey in 50 minutes! This fryer can cook a turkey up to 20 lbs. Shop around for a good price, I paid $125 for the XL (a week before Thanksgiving).
This cooks well and was a very good purchase.
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Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer
Masterbuilt, along with Butterball, the experts in turkey, have collaborated to bring an impressive product line of indoor fryers that provides a safe, hassle- free way for people to enjoy delicious fried turkey - all in the comforts of your own home. The versatility of the Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer by Masterbuilt lets you make delicious meals that your family and friends are sure to love, all year long. Whether you are preparing food for a Sunday night gathering, watching the big game, tailgating, or making the Thanksgiving meal, the Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer is always a crowd favorite.
Easy and Safe to Use
Operating the Butterball couldn't be easier. Simply set the cooking temperature via the user-friendly analog control panel; a green ready light will come on when the oil is heated and the fryer is ready for use. The fryer even includes a couple of extra safety controls, including a thermostat control to keep the temperature steady (up to 375°F) and an automatic shutoff function that activates when the cooking temperature gets too high.
Butterball XL Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer
No Ordinary Turkey Fryer
No one disputes the delicious flavor of a deep-fried turkey, but stories of house fires and near misses can discourage even the biggest fried turkey fan. The Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer by Masterbuilt, an electric fryer that's so safe it's certified to operate indoors, on your kitchen countertop, any time of year. The Butterball features a one-of-a-kind design that's engineered to keep you safe. Not only does the stainless-steel fryer and porcelain-coated inner pot keep oil safely contained, but it also uses 33 percent less oil than conventional fryers.
- Powerful 1,650 watt electric heating element heats oil quicker.
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- Drain valve for easy cleaning.
- Space-saving design that takes up minimal space on the counter.
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| Digital Timer | Yes | No | No |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drain Valve | Yes | Yes | Drip Pan |
| Basket Type | Aluminum | Chrome-Coated Wire | Roasting Pan |
| Turkey Size | up to 20 lbs. | up to 14 lbs. | up to 18 lbs. |
| Dimensions | 18.3L x 16.14W x 14.8H | 15.43L x 15.35W x 13.66H | 18.15L x 23.31W x 26.14H |
| Weight | 19.6 lbs. | 14.3 lbs. | 22.7 lbs. |
| Indoor Use | Yes | Yes | No |
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Excellent! Used Fryer 6 times in last 5 months.
I've waited to post this review until I had used it numerous times. I received it as a Christmas present and could not be happier with it.It heats up in 40 minutes to 375 degrees and pretty much maintains the temp steady.I've cooked several whole 8 lb chickens that turned out fabulous. They were unbelievably juicy and not oily at all. I have also made a variety of fried appetizers such as fried pickles, mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Fun stuff that I normally wouldn't have made. .I have also used it several times to fry my breaded chicken for Chicken Parmigiana. It was really quick and easy. I fry 3-4 thin chicken breasts at a time for 2-3 minutes. They are perfectly cooked with a nice crispness.Draining and cleaning the machine is a very simple and easy process that is well worth the effort.I use the fryer on my outdoor covered patio. I have not had any leakage problems and would definitely use it on my kitchen countertop if I preferred. It does have a shorter cord than most appliances for safety reasons. The cord posed no problems and I would NOT recommend using an extension cord just for safety sake.I would highly recommend this product and look forward to many years of use. Just read the instruction book and you should have no problems.
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