Char Broil Big Easy Review

Oil-less Turkey Fryer

The Char-Broil Big Easy is a new turkey fryer that is safer and easier to use than the traditional kettle of oil turkey fryer.

Using infrared technology, Char broil the Big Easy uses no oil at all. There is no spattering to worry about and it produces a turkey that is moist and healthy.

The infrared heat circles cook the meat evenly, sealing in the juices for a delicious meal. It cooks quickly too… only 8 to 10 minutes per pound of meat.

You can go ahead and marinate your meat, and with this style of cooking, you can also use a rub or seasoning on the outside, unlike a traditional turkey fryer. A drip pan below catches all the juices so you can also make gravy from your bird.

You can also use it for chickens, roasts and other large cuts.

What We Like

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The Char Broil Big Easy saves money. Without having to shell out a lot for a large amount of peanut oil, you get a delicious meal. This makes it safer, as well. You're not dealing with gallons of hot oil over an open flame. Clean up is easy since there is no oil to dispose of. This also makes for a healthier meal since the meat is not deep fried.

It is easy to use… all you do is hook up the propane tank and turn it on. The meat cooks quickly and the juices are sealed in, creating a juicy, flavorful result. The removable drip pan catches anything that does drip out, so you can make traditional gravy. Unlike a traditional turkey fryer, you can also use a seasoning rub on your bird.

The unit is recommended for a turkey up to 16 pounds, but you can cook a larger bird in there with a little patience and a bit of foil.

What We Don't Like

It takes awhile to assemble the Char Broil Big Easy. If you follow the directions, however, it isn't too difficult. You do need to heat up the unit after assembly to burn off any residues inside, and then season the inside with a little oil.

This produces a plume of smoke, so don't be alarmed. The basket does not come with any way to make shelves, but with a little ingenuity, you can create safe shelves so you can stack chicken pieces or cook some sweet potatoes or other veggies in there at the same time.

What Customers Are Saying

Pros

• "This product is 'simply wonderful'! It cooks turkey, chicken, roast, potatoes, even burgers and fish." Amazon Reviewer
• "The Big Easy is all it is billed to be. Easy to put together, easy to use, and easy to clean." Amazon Reviewer

Cons

• We found only minor complaints about the basket, shipping box damaged and longer cooking time.

Char broil Big Easy Features

• Features patented Heat Wave Infrared technology
• Can cook turkeys up to 16 lbs, as well as chickens, beef roasts, pork roasts and other large cuts
• Includes cooker, basket, lifter, meat thermometer and Quick Start cooking guide
• No oil necessary
• Safer than oil fryers
• Cool Touch handles
• Double wall heating chamber
• Fully enclosed propane burner
• Removable grease tray
• Juices are collected in a removable drip pan for gravies and sauces

Summary

The Big Easy replaces a turkey fryer quite well. It makes a bird with a crispy skin and juicy meat. At only ten minutes per pound, it is quick, too. Be sure to follow the instructions, and you'll end up with a tasty meal with very little clean up.

Amazon offers the Char-Broil Big Easy for $169.99. There is also a video showing how the big easy cooks.