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The Big Easy purportedly replicates the effect of indulgent deep-frying without the hassle. It sounded almost too good to be true. Without the oil, would it taste like a decadent, juicy fried Thanksgiving miracle? I empty the box and am immediately thankful my ever-handy father is nearby.
The assembly instructions are confusing, and there are a lot of parts, exclamation points and ALL CAPS hazard warnings about propane-tank connection points and potential gas explosions. After a full hour of assembly, which requires a tool box, we are left with one superfluous piece of course. This is effective because the industrial burner puts out enormous power, but it means there is a very large, open flame heating a vat of hot, flammable oil with a hot turkey inside it.
Failsafe 1. The infrared coils hover above the heat source, distributing heat evenly to create a more stable, evenly heated cooking surface without hot spots.
In the case of the fryer, which is an open-top cylinder, the round shape acts like a funnel to trap and reflect the radiant heat from the coils inside, creating an oven-like setting.
The high temperatures formed in this compact vessel — with the heat bouncing off the reflective inner compartment — create an environment where food can sizzle and crisp without requiring gallons of oil. Failsafe 2. A note on defrosting: It is imperative that you use only a fully defrosted turkey that has been brought to room temperature.
I cannot emphasize this enough. Most frying-induced fires result from partially frozen turkeys, which contain large amounts of water and ice. Bringing any raw meats up to room temperature first also helps the meat cook evenly. I prep the turkey simply — generous salt and pepper — place it into the fry basket and lower it into the belly of the fryer. Reluctantly, I walk away, feeling like I should be fretting and obsessively looming over the fryer, stalking it for the slightest indication of temperature fluctuation or impending explosion.
This can only be described as a lie. To fry, you need oil. That is the meaning of the word fry. Not very well. The Oil-Less Turkey Fryer claims minutes per pound, or roughly the same as your kitchen oven.
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