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A New Spin for Thanksgiving and More!

by on ‎10-21-2014 01:19 PM

The biggest cooking day of the year will be here soon – Thanksgiving!  For my family, it’s not Thanksgiving unless there is a deep-fried turkey on the table.  We want to spend time with one another and I don’t want to be separated from my family, out in the yard watching over a fryer or stressing about the weather.  Our Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer allows me to fry our turkey inside, without all of the worry. 


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Our team is excited to bring you this new model and I’m partial to the cinnamon one, since red is my favorite color!  Once you’ve wrapped up Thanksgiving, there’s no need to put the fryer away until next year.  Did you know the fryer also steams and boils?  We use it for weeknight dinners all of the time – Low Country Boil, Steamed Chicken and Veggies, and so much more.  Our team is here to answer your questions all day, so post them in the comments section below. We have also added some of our most frequently asked questions below.


And don’t forget to check out recipes on the product detail page, where I’ve shared some of my favorites.


Happy Frying and Cooking!


-John McLemore, President/CEO of Masterbuilt


FAQs:


Q: How much oil do I need to use?
A: The fryer will require approximately 2.75 gallons of oil max. The Max fill line is the maximum amount of liquid that can safely be used in this unit. Filling to the line is more than enough water or oil to prepare most foods in this fryer. Oil may not cover top of turkey breast. It is not necessary to add more oil, the breast will cook through completely during frying.


Q: What type of oil should I use?
A: Peanut oil is recommended because of the great taste and higher smoke point but, any common cooking oil may be used.


Q: Should I keep the lid on during use?
A: Yes, the lid helps retain heat, and keeps splatter inside unit.


Q: How many times may oil be reused?
A: Oil should not be reused more than four or five times as long as it is strained and stored in a sealed container and in a cool area but not necessarily refrigerated.


Q: May I store my oil in my fryer?
A: It is not recommended to keep oil stored in the unit. The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after each use.


Q: How hot will the oil become?
A: Oil should reach 375F in approximately 45 minutes. Oil temperature will decrease when turkey is placed in fryer.


Q: What are the interior measurements?
A: The inner pot measurements are 18" x 15" x 12".


Q: What size turkey can I deep fry in this unit?
A: A 14 lb-18 lb turkey is recommended. However, you can deep-fry up to a 22 lb turkey in this unit. Please DO NOT EXCEED 22 lbs.


Q: Can an extension cord be used with this unit?
A: No, extension cords will lose electric current resulting in increased cooking time and decreased performance. Extension cords can also pose a trip hazard.


Q: Does the turkey go in the basket breast side up or down?
A: Turkey should be placed horizontal in basket, breast side-up (see Fig. A on page 7 in your instruction manual).


Q: I followed the formula and the turkey did not fully cook. What went wrong?
A: Cooking conditions may vary. Turkey could have been cold. Bring turkey to room temperature before frying. Sometimes a cold or frozen spot in a joint or deep in the turkey breast does not allow that section to cook properly. For best results, wash with lukewarm water and pat dry inside and outside with paper towels before injecting with marinade. Watch the "How to Safely Fry a Turkey" video at www.YouTube.com/TheMasterbuilt.


Q: Can the Electric Turkey Fryer be used outdoors?
A: Outdoor use is not recommended for Masterbuilt's Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer. If you do not want to use the unit in your house, please use in a garage or covered patio to prevent Electric Turkey Fryer from being exposed to rain showers.


Q: Why won't my turkey fryer turn on?
A: The Control Panel features a "Safety Switch" that must be mounted properly on the mounting bracket of the outer shell for unit to power on (see page 3 in your instruction manual). The power light will illuminate when the control panel is mounted correctly.