walmart and amazon both have free shipping on that turkey fryer, as do several other companies. I'm not sure why you'd need to pay for shipping when so many other places sell the same fryer
Great Video... Thanks... Several years ago I purchased an electric turkey fryer from Wal-Mart. It was one of the Butter Ball Fryers that they sell. I got it for about $ 60.00. The turkeys I fried were about 12lbs. I did not need the larger fryer, the one that world fry the 12-13lb fryer was plenty big. I used the mix of Canola Oil and Peanut oil from Sam's Club. I have fried two turkeys with the same oil. They say you can use it up to 5 times before disposing it. make sure the oil is cold and put it into the original container. Also before storing the oil be sure to strain the oil. I used a big tea strainer with a funnel. That took all of the little stuff out of the oil. One good thing about the electric fryer is that you just set the cooking temp and forget it. You don't have to worry about propane. The fried turkey looked so good frying I decided to cut up 3 large potatoes and make a batch of french fries ! YUM YUM.. they were crispy and delicious.
The cord is short because the electric fryer draws so much energy. A longer cord causes resistance and will heat up. Causing a fire hazard or short out. The same reason you shouldn't use an extension cord. Length causes resistance and the coupling of the two cords increase heat and resistance as well.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
The short cord is a safety device. It's made so people or pets can't trip over it and spill oil. The magnetic connection is also on there for the same reason. That's why they don't want you putting an extension cord on it
My friend and I agreed to fry the turkey this year. I bought this and we're going to do this. I'm so excited. So much easier and then the oven is free for other dishes. Also, I feel you could fry lots of things in this.
Good show Jack! I have been using the original Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer for 5 years now without any failure by the product. I have deep fried many chickens, turkeys and catfish for large parties and family gatherings. everyone loves the food from this product. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. Cleaning is very easy as well. It's a win win product. Your demonstration was great. Thanks
the reason for the short cord is because of the AMPs that the electric element draws. It will make the cord hot, and if it were longer, it would melt. You CAN use an extension cord, but it MUST be a very thick one (larger gauge) to match the distance. Never use longer then you need, and use as big as you can get.... and monitor the cord for excess heat.
it all depends on where the fryer is. If you have a lower counter it should be easier. I unfortunately had to cook in that area of my kitchen. It was 19.78 lbs and took a little effort lowering in slowly.
This video is FANTASTIC! Thank you Jack. I've seen other videos with folks demoing that it's a wonder they didn't burn down their house. Low and slow putting it into the oil- GREAT ADVICE. Thank you for such an informative product review!
Interesting fact: Out of all my Thanksgiving videos the top two most watched this year was BUTTERBALL XL DEEP FRYER and HOW TO DEEP FRY A TURKEY. I guess deep frying is the way to go. I say it's the best way I've ever tried. Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer - Product Review
That turkey looks sooooo good. Nice and golden. I guess you can fry a whole chicken too. Thanks for the vid and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!!
No lie I watch your video every year for Thanksgiving since I got my fryer because I forget the tips and minutes..so thank you for this review its saves me every year 😆
They redesigned this fryer. I have the newer style. The biggest change is when you remove the heating element and control, behind it is the drain now. The lid is now a solid piece of stainless and gone are the vents and useless window. Otherwise the unit is unchanged. The KEY is to dry the bird thoroughly and make sure it's close to room temp before submerging it into the oil. I also tip it slightly when removing it to get the oil out of the cavity of the bird.
I've fried turkey for the last couple of yrs outdoors with a excellent frying kit i bought from the Bijou Classics Co. But i live in Conneticut and the weather conditions have been kind of brisk and uncomfortable.I'd been eyeing this this BB fryer for a while,just did'nt want to cough up the cash. A yr.ago the fryer was $229 all over the place.Just purchased that fryer from QVC for $139. Ready to rummbbbbbblllllle! Thxs Jack..... Dark
honestly the washer dryer is just considered more counter space when cooking. I use it all the time. I never am doing laundry while cooking. They just don't happen at the same time. The whole neighborhood was originally designed in the 60's and the women cooked and did the wash. I'm surprised they didn't cram a bed in the kitchen, too. LOL
I just rubbed olive oil all on the outside and then used THE BEST GOURMET SEASONING YOU'LL EVER TASTE. If you don't have my seasoning then use onion powder or salt and garlic powder or salt and some black pepper. Also thrown seasoning in the cavity. Make sure the $99 one is the XL and can do up to 20lbs.
Great video. Make sure you purchase the warranty. Ours had a smell that gave us a headache while cooking. We had to go to the basement while Hubby cooked it. Something was wrong that it gave off this horrible fume. Couldn't take it back because no warranty.
I have a Deep Fryer for just chips and such. It has the same magnetic clip, and the removable elements. It's a really nice feature. I do wish that I had the drain on my fryer though. That has to be one of the best ideas I have seen on a consumer device yet.
Awesome! Just got one on sale for $119 at my local True Value. Going to do a brown sugar and kosher salt brine tonight and fry it up in peanut oil manana. Thanks for the tips. Saved me lots of stupid questions and screw ups.
Yes i bought an electric fan the other day and it also had a plug wire the length or that, shorter even. I couldnt even get it to reach onto my shelf. I think they do it at the factory to increase profits. Welcome to the modern age my friend.
You CAN use a heavy duty extension cord, just make sure it doesn't get hot. The reason the factory cord has that magnetic feature, is so that it breaks away easily if you trip on it. It prevents it from tipping over, or falling off the counter and burning the crap out of you. I think it's required by law, since I haven't seen ANY fryers without it.
Great review.I just got a MB BB TF.lol I have not fried a turkey yet but Lord willing I will be frying my first turkey in 1 wk. I can't wait to join you in that universal MMMMMmmmmmm.
Although, I will say that if you needed to use an extension cord, a way around it would be to use the extension you need, and then zip-tie any slack so that the 'path of least resistance' for the cord would be the magnet. That way, in a fall...the cord wouldn't extend to allow the fryer to reach the floor with the plug still in. Not sure if that makes sense...but it seems to be a way around the short cord problem.
Jack, the reason they do not want you using an extension cord is due mostly to the amount of power it draws, most extension cords would not handle the voltage draw and over heat, However an Appliance Extension Cord are specially made for Appliances that draw high power, Another great Job as usual
After the holiday season, my husband found the XXL butterball fryer on clearance at walmart for $50-60 somewhere in that price range. he had been wanting one. He want surprised to find it at such a low price on clearance. Oh he had to buy it of course. He loves it.
that is a gorgeous bird. that fryer looks like it has some cool features and it would be awesome to be able to do it indoors way up here in Montana, its cold outside.
Happy I viewed this review. An hour ago I order this fryer well, smaller one not 20 pounds the 14 pounds turkey max frier from Amazon. Great video, step by step. You ensured me I made a good purchase. I can't wait to use for Christmas dinner.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
d7060388 I have had one for 5 years I love mine The best thing about the Butterball one is you can actually use it to boil water so you can do seafood steaming it's totally killer
Just started watching your reviews and so far..LOVED them all. All morning has been watching you and playing games...bless my morning. ;) Keep it up Jack!!
How much oil did it take to fry the turkey? Was emptying it as easy as you thought it would be? Were you actually able to reuse the oil or was it a one time use only?
So the reason for the short cord, and for the "no extension cord" warning is so that it doesn't get pulled off the counter and spill hot oil all over a person. No extension cord also helps prevent a fire.
Thank you so much, Jack, for this video! I feel much more comfortable using this fryer now. I bought my fryer for $129 at Walmart--online--free shipping. Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving & Christmas!
Does the house get that heavy deep fryer smell that hangs around for day's after using it? That would be the only drawback to this that I can think of. Thanks for posting this.
Neil Aggen no. just turkey smell like if you were roasting in the oven. The turkey only retains about 3 tblsp of oil. Not bad at all. I use it every year.
Wow. You used to roast your turkey for 5 hours? I use a roasting bag and mine only takes 3 1/2 hours. I have never tried deep frying a turkey. It looks really good. If I can scrape up enough cash maybe I will buy myself one of these and try it out next Thanksgiving.
Great Video, I was able to purchase one at Meijer here in Michigan on clearance last year for around 30.00 and it was a steal..I love mine, turkeys come out juicy every time but the peanut oil is a bit pricey to begin with but it's worth every penny!!
No, I got the same one 2 weeks ago for $110.00 from Amazon go it in 2 days... Thanks for the review now I know what to do without reading, also u can buy an adapter for the end of that plug for the 3 prongs
Go to your local hardware store and purchase a 6 ft., 10 or 12 gauge (depends on the amperage of the cooker) 'appliance' ext. cord. Will give you more mobility.
+emilletich If you use a short 6'-10' 10 or 12 gauge cord you aren't risking anything especially since the wires inside your wall are most likely only 12-14 gauge (which is rated for less current than the 10 gauge)
Yum! Typically we use the propane and hot peanut oil to cook outside. Usually causes a big mess and is damn dangerous. We have been looking to get one of these for a while and finally just picked one up. Any tips to frying it up besides what you show in this video that we can use in our test?
All new appilances are short corded, it really sucks...I agree it's a downer! I love watching your videos and so does my boyfriend. We are going to try some of your cooking tips and ideas.
The reason the cord is short is for safety , it's obviously a high amperage device, a long cord or use of an extension cord would cause the cord to heat up and present a fire hazard.
You need to use a heavy duty extension cord.. like 8 to 12 gauge should do it. Lower the gauge the thicker the copper is to avoid heating up.. and that would be a fire hazard if you use a cheap extension cord that are mostly used for light fixtures or a electric drill.
I've used an extension cord for this fryer with no issues. Just make sure its a heavy duty 3 pronged cord for power tools etc.. The issue I've had with using the extension cord is that the weight of the cord pulls the power connector off the fryer. So I had to tie the cord to prevent that from happening. Also this machine is great for frying chicken wings.. Pick up some Tony Chachere Injectable butter. That"s the best!
In 15 min my 20 lb turkey will be finished. i recommend injecting with butterball marinade. i have owned the 13 lb and the 20 lb versions. i have used it every year for the last 5 years. Also great for large batches of chicken wings.
It's all about voltage drop It depends how far the outlet is from your mains panel ..... At 1650 watts (this appliance's rating) and standard acceptable 5% voltage drop you could use a 75 foot long extension cord if the outlet was RIGHT at the mains panel ... if you have 25 feet of wire (inside the walls from the mains panel to the kitchen or outdoor outlet) ... then a 50 foot 14 gauge extension cord would be fine (for a couple examples) ... If you ponied up the expense for a (difficult to find) 12 gauge extension cord, and the house uses 12 gauge wire (which is popular in new homes) ... you could run 100 feet total house wire and extension cord combined. Hope that makes sense :)
fryers in europe don't have it :p and they have slightly longer cords, cause you know, not everybody has frigging plugs all over their house :p and i get the idea behind the magnetic thing and all, but just don't put the cord anywhere you can trip over it, it's that easy, and mostly we have plugs on our counters so that is a possibility...
Jack, how did you check the temperature when you estimated it was ready?....I am guessing just lift it out of the oil and rest it on top while inserting the meat thermometer, not sure you could leave a temp probe in the bird while it is in the hot oil like you can in the oven.
I bought this 3 years ago , I never baked a turkey again , 1 hr 15 min my 20 lb turkey is done , people thought I was crazy when they can to my house and saw a raw turkey on the counter lmaooo , don’t worry it’s done in an hour they looked at me like , are you nuts , once they tasted the turkey they said never bake a turkey again because if you I won’t eat it lmaoo. Best thing I ever bought , oh by the way only use peanut oil nothing else , and no the bird does not come out grease , comes out perfect not dry at all , very juicy and moist , trust me you will not regret it , I never have left overs
anthony hernandez I hear you! Serving a fried turkey to those whom have never had it before is always a game changer. I’ve been frying turkeys for almost 20 years now and once I went electric I never looked back. But, I’m curious as to why you suggest only using peanut oil. Sure it imparts a very distinct flavor but before the electric fryer propane was the method to accomplish a fried turkey. That being said, peanut oil was the oil of choice because of its incredibly high smoke point which could be reached and exceeded quickly over a propane fueled cooker, rendering an oil like say vegetable & liquid shortening unsuitable. I’ve used virtually every oil with the exception of olive, coconut & avocado in this electric fryer and have achieved the exact same results, minus the peanut oil flavor of course. But nobody even notices that element. They tear it up all the same...lol
He said the turkey felt like it was going to fall apart. Well, regular cooked turkey does fall apart. Regular turkeys are soft, but firm and moist. The only convenience of these appliances is the amount of time it takes to do a turkey right.
The reason they tell you to do that is most people would not know the difference between a super heavy duty extension cord and just a normal 3 prong one. Id still use one and be fine.
Thank you for the info! I love your videos - especially this kind, where you review products and the one where you reveal food claims - my fave was the Tic Tacs!!! xoxox P.S. The leftover turkey wraps really helped me out this year and even made fans of my grandchildren!
I've had one of these for many years. Works decent but the temp drop is huge when you put the turkey in and generally doesn't recover during the cook. Definitely need to have your turkey room temp or close to it. I try not to do over 14 lbs, thats a lot of turkey. I also hate the stupid short cord. 🤣
Oh and one other point... frying it lying down, a lot of frying oil pools in the body cavity. You should point out that the bird needs to be emptied out before plating and carving.
Hello Information, If you read the Specs it is a high Wattage machine, That is why they have the short lead and specify no extension leads. Because otherwise they would warm up and could short and start an electrical fire. Liking the way it looks and that it looks as though it is fully cooked. Not Liking all the oil that is running out onto the Carving mat? 69 Minutes plus the 45 Minutes to get the Oil up to temperature? By my reckoning that's 114 Minutes. Still a lot better than the 5 hours but longer than the 69 you said Andy C
