Bayou Classic 700-709 Stainless Bayou Fryer 9 Gal
- 9 gallon oil capacity
- Three stainless mesh baskets with cool touch handles
- Propane, 10 PSI preset regulator, 48 inch braided hose
- 18.25 x 15.25 inch cooking area, 20 inches deep
- Drain valve with hose, temperature gauge
- Stainless cart with side shelf, locking casters
- 78.4 pounds, 43 inches deep with cart
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A propane fryer on its own wheeled cart for cooking outdoors for a crowd, with three baskets so different foods fry at once. Burner output is not stated, so heat recovery between loads is unknown from the listing.
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ASIN: B0009JXYU0Model: 700-709Category: Deep Fryers
Overview
A cook feeding a crowd at a tailgate or a fish fry gets a full stainless fryer that rolls on its own cart, hooks to a propane tank on the frame and drains used oil through a valve and hose. The three baskets lift out by cool touch handles while the gauge shows oil temperature.
Capacity and drainage are what make it worth buying: the vat holds enough oil for big batches and empties through the valve instead of being tipped. The limitation is size and weight, since it is a wheeled cart rather than a countertop unit, and the listing names a hook mount for a tank rather than a tank.
Who it's for
Backyard fish fries, tailgates and camps where the fryer stays outside on wheels and runs off a propane tank. Anyone cooking indoors, or without a place to store a heavy cart, should buy an electric countertop model instead.
Pros and cons
- Three baskets with cool touch handles
- Drain valve with rubber hose
- Preset regulator and braided hose included
- Locking casters and rubber wheels
- Burner BTU output not listed
- Heavy at over seventy pounds
- Propane only, no electric option
- Needs a propane tank on the hook mount
Performance notes
Frying results depend on how fast the burner brings the oil back to temperature after a cold basket goes in, which is why the gauge matters: watch it between loads and wait for recovery. Three baskets let smaller loads fry in turn instead of one large load dropping the oil temperature further.
Specifications
| Brand | Bayou Classic |
|---|---|
| Model | 700-709 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 78.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 43 × 16.5 × 38.8 inches |
| Hose length | 48 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 144 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel type | Propane, 10 PSI preset regulator |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver and Brown |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Funnel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | warranty |
| Other details | |
| Cooking area | 18.25 x 15.25 inches, 20 inches deep |
| Drain valve | Yes, with rubber hose |
| Baskets | 3 stainless mesh, cool touch handles |
| Cart | Stainless with side shelf, locking casters, propane tank hook mount |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Bayou Classic 700-709 work indoors or on electric?
No. It is a propane fryer on a wheeled cart with no electric element listed.
How do you empty the oil from the Bayou Classic 700-709?
A drain valve with a rubber hose lets the oil run out, and a funnel is included.
How tall is the Bayou Classic 700-709 fryer?
The description gives 33.25 inches at the front and 38.25 inches at the back, and 36.5 inches long with the shelves.