Charbroil The Big Easy Oil-Less Turkey Fryer
- 16 lb turkey or chicken capacity
- 8 lb roast or 6 lb pork shoulder also listed
- Propane fired, oil-less cooking
- Piezo ignition with a turn of the knob
- Basket, lifter, lid and meat thermometer included
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A clean, simple way to cook a whole turkey or large roast outdoors with propane and no frying oil. Expect roasted, crisp-skinned results rather than a battered deep-fried crust, and a short warranty.
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ASIN: B0DQ1YNRXFCategory: Outdoor Fryers
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Overview
A patented propane cooking system drives The Big Easy from Charbroil, an outdoor air fryer that cooks a whole bird in a basket without oil. Meat goes into the cooking basket, the lid goes on, and a piezo igniter lights the burner with a turn of the knob.
Skipping the oil removes the messiest part of turkey frying: no vat to heat and nothing to dispose of afterward. Charbroil backs it with only a short limited warranty, and the propane supply has to come separately.
Who it's for
Holiday cooks, tailgaters and campers roasting big cuts of meat outdoors get the most from it, using the basket and lifter to handle the bird. Cooks wanting battered food or fries in oil need a real deep fryer.
Pros and cons
- No frying oil to heat or dispose of
- Meat thermometer included
- Front access grease tray for drippings
- Piezo ignition starts with a knob turn
- Short limited warranty
- Propane tank not in the parts list
- Basket capacity caps the size of the bird
- No oil means no battered fry results
Performance notes
Cooking speed and doneness depend on propane heat moving around the meat under the lid, with the meat thermometer as the check for when to pull it. A bird near the basket limit takes longer and needs room for heat to circulate. Drippings collect in the front access grease tray, ready for gravy.
Specifications
| Brand | Charbroil |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 28.9 pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 20.7 × 16.3 × 23.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 16 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel type | Propane |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum, plastic, stainless steel |
| Color | Black |
| Inner material | Ceramic |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Cooking method | Oil-less outdoor air frying |
| Ignition type | Piezo |
| Grease management | Front access grease tray |
| CLEANING | Front-access grease tray for easy clean-up |
| SAFER | No hot oil means safer frying, less money spent and no stress about disposal |
Frequently asked questions
How much patio space does the Charbroil Big Easy take up?
It measures 20.75 x 16.3 x 23.5 inches (D x W x H) and weighs 28.9 pounds, with handles for lifting it onto a table or tailgate.
Does the Charbroil Big Easy fry with oil?
No. It is oil-less: the patented cooking system uses propane heat, so there is no oil to heat or dispose of. It is not a deep fryer for battered foods.
How do you clean the Charbroil Big Easy after cooking?
Juices and grease collect in the front access grease tray, which pulls out to empty, and the drippings can go into gravy. With no oil, there is no oil to filter.
Can I take the Big Easy camping or tailgating?
Charbroil names camping and tailgating, and handles help with carrying. It needs a propane supply, and a tank is not among the included parts.