- Electric indoor turkey fryer with stainless-steel exterior and porcelain-coated inner pot
- Powerful 1,650-watt electric heating element heats oil in less than 30 minutes
- Uses 33 percent less oil than conventional fryers; cooks turkeys as large as 14 pounds
- Built-in drain clip on fry basket; hideaway storage compartment for cord
- Measures 15.7 x 14.2 x 14.6 inches (W x H x D); 90-day limited warranty
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. Enter the Masterbuilt Butterball indoor turkey fryer, 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 do the stainless-steel fryer and porcelain-coated inner pot keep oil safely contained, but it also uses 33 percent less oil than conventional fryers. As a result, you can cook turkeys as large as 14 pounds safely and efficiently, with little threat of oil boiling over the sides.
Powerful and Attractive
The stainless-steel fryer looks great in a modern kitchen, as it complements most kitchen appliances and countertop materials. Chefs might even want to leave it on display when it's not in use. For convenience, the Butterball includes a window for turkey monitoring. Simply fold back the lid for easy access and you can watch your turkey cook to a perfect crisp.
The good looks accompany a powerful 1,650-watt electric heating element that heats up the oil in less than 30 minutes. Using the sturdy turkey basket, you can cook a 14-pound turkey in only four minutes per pound--less than an hour of cooking time. Masterbuilt also added a drain clip to the fry basket. With the drain clip, you can hang the basket on the side of the fryer while the turkey drains and cools. The clip makes it easy to move the turkey to a serving platter without making a huge oily mess.
The stainless-steel fryer looks great in a modern kitchen, as it complements most kitchen appliances and countertop materials. Chefs might even want to leave it on display when it's not in use. For convenience, the Butterball includes a window for turkey monitoring. Simply fold back the lid for easy access and you can watch your turkey cook to a perfect crisp.
The good looks accompany a powerful 1,650-watt electric heating element that heats up the oil in less than 30 minutes. Using the sturdy turkey basket, you can cook a 14-pound turkey in only four minutes per pound--less than an hour of cooking time. Masterbuilt also added a drain clip to the fry basket. With the drain clip, you can hang the basket on the side of the fryer while the turkey drains and cools. The clip makes it easy to move the turkey to a serving platter without making a huge oily mess.
No Ordinary Turkey Fryer
Operating the Butterball couldn't be easier. Simply set the cooking temperature via the user-friendly control panel, then set the built-in digital timer to track the cooking time. A green ready light will come on when the oil is heated and the fryer is ready for use. After you lower the turkey into the oil, the timer will beep to let you know when it's done. The fryer even includes a couple of extra safety controls, including a thermostat control to keep the temperature steady (up to 375 degrees F) and an automatic shutoff function that activates when the cooking temperature gets too high.
The Butterball isn't just for turkeys. You can prepare an endless variety of foods in the fryer--from hot wings and fried fish to corndogs and fries for the kids. You can also fill the fryer with water to steam or even boil your favorite dish. Other options include inviting the whole family over for a large low-country boil, steaming fresh crab legs for two, or even trying your hand at frying desserts like doughnuts, apple turnovers, and fried ice cream.
Additional turkey fryer highlights include a built-in filter to reduce cooking odors, a drain valve for easy cleaning, a hideaway storage compartment, and a space-saving design that takes up minimal space on the counter. The fryer measures 15.7 by 14.2 by 14.6 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day limited warranty.
The stainless-steel fryer is one of three fryers in the Butterball indoor fryer series. Also available are a black-finished fryer with the same capacity as the stainless model and an extra-large fryer that handles turkeys up to 20 pounds.
Editor’s note: The power cord on this model has a hideaway storage compartment that can be tricky to find.
Customer Review
Operating the Butterball couldn't be easier. Simply set the cooking temperature via the user-friendly control panel, then set the built-in digital timer to track the cooking time. A green ready light will come on when the oil is heated and the fryer is ready for use. After you lower the turkey into the oil, the timer will beep to let you know when it's done. The fryer even includes a couple of extra safety controls, including a thermostat control to keep the temperature steady (up to 375 degrees F) and an automatic shutoff function that activates when the cooking temperature gets too high.
The Butterball isn't just for turkeys. You can prepare an endless variety of foods in the fryer--from hot wings and fried fish to corndogs and fries for the kids. You can also fill the fryer with water to steam or even boil your favorite dish. Other options include inviting the whole family over for a large low-country boil, steaming fresh crab legs for two, or even trying your hand at frying desserts like doughnuts, apple turnovers, and fried ice cream.
Additional turkey fryer highlights include a built-in filter to reduce cooking odors, a drain valve for easy cleaning, a hideaway storage compartment, and a space-saving design that takes up minimal space on the counter. The fryer measures 15.7 by 14.2 by 14.6 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day limited warranty.
The stainless-steel fryer is one of three fryers in the Butterball indoor fryer series. Also available are a black-finished fryer with the same capacity as the stainless model and an extra-large fryer that handles turkeys up to 20 pounds.
Editor’s note: The power cord on this model has a hideaway storage compartment that can be tricky to find.
Customer Review
My experience after 1st use
Allot of reviews on this item so I will concentrate on what struck me as important and not clear before purchase. Like many I have done the outdoor propane method many times, a big PITA and expense but the reward of a fried Turkey made it worthwhile from time to time. Switching back to a low carb/sugar diet means cooking more from scratch. I can say after the first Turkey this will be great for many other dishes and while a bit of work compared to other cooking methods, this device makes deep fry occasionally a real possibility.
The > 14lb Fowel shaped bucket capacity only requires 2 Gal of expensive Peanut oil. (Compared to 3 on my outdoor model)
The spigot, with a strained funnel makes returning the oil to 1 gal containers easy to extend their life in a cool dark place.
Despite the atomizing of the boiling oil, the vent's oil collector screen did a good job of recovering venting oil. ( I would still prefer to run it in an open door garage or patio, could be great under an oven hood as well)
Clean up was great, after draining by spigot and further wipe down with paper towels the bucket was way to large for my sink. I used the bathtub to clean it and it wiped up easy. The heating element cleaned readily as well.
Build quality, its definitely a Chinese import by that I mean its not an heirloom quality appliance, kitchen aid or Cuisinart. That said it does look quite serviceable and is more like a budget kitchen toaster or microwave. If it fails after allot of use you toss it and get a new one.
Overall I expect to use this quite a bit, deep frying at home just never seemed worth the hassle and expense. This unit tips the scale the other way for me and I look forward to occasionally using this method to make my diet more interesting.
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The > 14lb Fowel shaped bucket capacity only requires 2 Gal of expensive Peanut oil. (Compared to 3 on my outdoor model)
The spigot, with a strained funnel makes returning the oil to 1 gal containers easy to extend their life in a cool dark place.
Despite the atomizing of the boiling oil, the vent's oil collector screen did a good job of recovering venting oil. ( I would still prefer to run it in an open door garage or patio, could be great under an oven hood as well)
Clean up was great, after draining by spigot and further wipe down with paper towels the bucket was way to large for my sink. I used the bathtub to clean it and it wiped up easy. The heating element cleaned readily as well.
Build quality, its definitely a Chinese import by that I mean its not an heirloom quality appliance, kitchen aid or Cuisinart. That said it does look quite serviceable and is more like a budget kitchen toaster or microwave. If it fails after allot of use you toss it and get a new one.
Overall I expect to use this quite a bit, deep frying at home just never seemed worth the hassle and expense. This unit tips the scale the other way for me and I look forward to occasionally using this method to make my diet more interesting.
Check out the SPECIAL OFFERS for Masterbuilt 20010109 Butterball Professional Series Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer Here
