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Quick Answer
King Kooker is the lowest-priced pick, Bayou Classic is the 30 quart propane kit with a windscreen frame, Char-Broil fries without oil, and Masterbuilt is the electric option.
- Bayou Classic 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit: best for a classic propane oil fryer kit with a 30-quart pot and a windscreen frame
- King Kooker Propane Outdoor Fry Boil Package with 2 Pots (12RTFBF3): best for a propane oil fryer package that adds a second fry pan for a lower price
- Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Turkey Fryer (24102165): best for frying-style turkey without buying and disposing of cooking oil
- Masterbuilt 10-Liter XL Electric Fryer, Boiler and Steamer (MB20012420): best for an electric fryer that can sit on a patio outlet instead of a propane tank
Prices as of October 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT.
A turkey fryer cooks a whole bird much faster than an oven and keeps the mess outdoors. These four come from Bayou Classic, King Kooker, Char-Broil and Masterbuilt, and they cover the main ways to do it: propane with oil, propane without oil, and electric.
How We Chose
We picked one turkey fryer from each of Bayou Classic, King Kooker, Char-Broil and Masterbuilt. They are not the same kind of cooker: the Bayou Classic and King Kooker are propane oil fryers, the Char-Broil is an oil-less propane cooker that uses infrared heat, and the Masterbuilt is an electric fryer, so compare the fuel and type first. The King Kooker package also includes a second pot. This is a researched comparison, and prices were checked this month. Specs come from each manufacturer’s own page where it gives them. Warranty terms come from the manufacturer’s own website where it names the model or product line, then from the Amazon listing, and we say so where neither gave a length. Each card lists the warranty.
The Lineup
Specs come from each manufacturer’s own pages. * Value from the Amazon listing, because the manufacturer’s page does not state it. Prices as of October 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. Amazon may show a different seller than the brand or Amazon.com. Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided “as is” and is subject to change or removal at any time.
Bayou Classic 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit
$218.88 as of Oct 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT on Amazon · Highest price
Best for: a classic propane oil fryer kit with a 30-quart pot and a windscreen frame
Bayou Classic’s page for item 200-490 lists a 30-quart aluminum pot with a vented lid, poultry rack and lift hook, a 4-inch cast aluminum high-pressure burner rated at 32,000 BTU, a 5-PSI adjustable regulator, a 36-inch braided LPG hose and a steel frame with a 360 degree windscreen. The page says it cooks turkeys up to 18 pounds. It has the highest price of the four.
Warranty: 1 year
Check Price on Amazon →King Kooker Propane Outdoor Fry Boil Package with 2 Pots (12RTFBF3)
$119.47 as of Oct 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT on Amazon · Lowest price
Best for: a propane oil fryer package that adds a second fry pan for a lower price
Metal Fusion’s page for the King Kooker 12RTFBF3 lists a 12 inch portable propane cooker with a 38,000 BTU cast burner, a 29 quart aluminum turkey pot with lid and basket, a 10 quart aluminum fry pan with basket, a turkey rack and lifting hook, a thermometer, and an adjustable regulator with a battery-operated timer. The page lists a weight of 19 pounds but does not state a maximum turkey size for the 29 quart pot. It has the lowest price of the four.
Warranty: 1 year limited
Check Price on Amazon →Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Turkey Fryer (24102165)
$149.99 as of Oct 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT on Amazon · No oil needed
Best for: frying-style turkey without buying and disposing of cooking oil
Char-Broil’s page for The Big Easy 24102165 lists propane power at 16,000 BTU and a capacity of a 16 pound turkey or chicken, an 8 pound roast or a 6 pound pork shoulder, with no cooking oil. It is the heaviest of the four at 28.88 pounds and measures 20.75 by 16.25 by 23.5 inches. It cooks with infrared heat rather than hot oil, so it is a different kind of cooker from the oil fryers in this comparison.
Warranty: 1 year limited
Check Price on Amazon →Masterbuilt 10-Liter XL Electric Fryer, Boiler and Steamer (MB20012420)
$149.99 as of Oct 17, 2026, 9:34 am CT on Amazon · Electric
Best for: an electric fryer that can sit on a patio outlet instead of a propane tank
Masterbuilt’s page for the MB20012420 lists a 10 liter electric fryer, boiler and steamer that fits up to a twenty pound turkey, with a temperature range of 125 to 375°F, a cooking basket with lifting handle, drain clips and a magnetic breakaway cord. The wattage and weight are not on the page, so those two cells come from the Amazon listing. It runs on household power, so it needs an outlet instead of a propane tank.
Warranty: 1 year
Check Price on Amazon →Our Take
For the lowest price and a second pot, the King Kooker is the straightforward choice. Pick the Bayou Classic if you want a 30 quart propane kit with a windscreen frame, the Char-Broil if you would rather skip the oil, and the Masterbuilt if you want an electric fryer you can plug in. Always fry outdoors, keep the fryer away from structures, and follow each manual’s oil-level and turkey-size instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which turkey fryer is best for a first-timer?
As general guidance, an electric fryer or an oil-less cooker avoids handling a large pot of hot oil over an open flame. Among these four, the Masterbuilt is electric and the Char-Broil uses no oil. Whichever you choose, read the manual before the first use.
What is the difference between an oil fryer and an oil-less turkey fryer?
An oil fryer, like the Bayou Classic, King Kooker and Masterbuilt here, cooks the bird in hot oil. The Char-Broil Big Easy uses infrared heat and no oil, which Char-Broil says means no oil to buy or dispose of.
How big a turkey fits in each of these?
Bayou Classic’s page says its kit cooks turkeys up to 18 pounds, Char-Broil lists a 16 pound turkey, and Masterbuilt says its fryer fits up to a twenty pound turkey. The King Kooker page we read does not state a maximum for its 29 quart pot.
Can I use a turkey fryer indoors?
Propane fryers are meant for outdoor use. Metal Fusion marks the King Kooker package for outdoor use only, so check each manual for placement and oil safety before use.
What warranties do these turkey fryers have?
Metal Fusion lists a one-year limited warranty for King Kooker, Masterbuilt lists one year, Char-Broil lists a one-year limited warranty on all parts for The Big Easy, and the Amazon listing for the Bayou Classic kit lists one year. Each card shows the term, with a link where we found the manufacturer’s warranty page.
