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With the upcoming holidays approaching, many people have been considering frying a turkey for the first time. There are many different types of turkey fryers to choose from. Mainly outdoor propane fryers or indoor countertop electric fryers. The differences between an outdoor fryer and an electric fryer vary greatly. We’ll start with electric turkey fryers.

First of all, electric fryers are made for indoors. You can take your electric fryer outside to use it one day at a time. But you should bring it back inside once everything has cooled down and put it away. It should never be left on your patio as a backyard grill. Morning dew alone is enough to ruin the inner workings of an electric fryer.

You can take an electric fryer camping if you have electricity, but you can forget about sticking with one unless you have a generator.

An electric turkey fryer can be a great countertop fryer. My first deep fryer was a countertop electric turkey fryer. It not only fry small turkeys and fry as much as you like, but also can steam and boil with it. I have been known to brew Low Country Boil at my house in the dead of winter.

Not all so-called electric turkey fryers are actually deep fryers. These units work with high radiant heat. Technically they roast, not fry. There really is no oil involved. Less mess to clean up. You can grill other meats in these units, but you can’t fry French fries in one of them.

Most electric turkey fryers have a safety shut-off feature if the oil gets too hot. Most everyone has a thermometer or temperature gauge as well. This is a great feature because most of these units will tell you that your oil is at the proper temperature by a light on the gauge or unit. This is also good if you are frying things other than turkey. If you’re frying multiple batches of things, like chicken wings or onion rings, you should always let the oil come up to temperature between batches.

Now, speaking of oil temperatures, electric fryers take longer to heat the oil than outdoor propane fryers. It also takes longer between batches to return to temperature. You want crispy fried food, not greasy food with oil. So pay attention to the temperature of your oil. Do not rush and put the food ahead of time.

Finally, you don’t have to worry that the kids and the dog need another place to play. They most likely aren’t playing on the countertop or in the kitchen, so the chances of your indoor electric turkey fryer getting knocked over by a football or soccer game are slim to none.

Now we have talked about electric turkey fryers. Let’s move on to outdoor propane turkey fryers.

There is the issue of LP gas. You must have a propane tank for cooking, but this offers portability and versatility. You can go anywhere! The beach, camping, hiking, or even somewhere different in your backyard. And speaking of versatility, a traditional turkey fryer consists of a pot and an outdoor propane stove. You can not only fry with them, but also stew, boil and steam. You can make chili for a cold-weather camping trip or have a New England clam bake in your backyard. Always make sure you have an extra LP tank, just in case.

Have you ever fried food at home? The fact that your outdoors is great, because now your whole house won’t smell like you fried a turkey two or three days later.

Even though you’re outdoors, there are still safety features to consider. You always want to be on stable, sturdy ground, and not near buildings or materials that could catch fire. The children and the dog will now have to find a different place to play than where it is installed. If it rains, you can’t bring your outdoor turkey fryer indoors. Don’t take it out on the porch or garage as this could end up on a really bad day!

Frying oil will heat up faster with a propane fryer than with an electric one. Even after putting a whole turkey in the oil, it takes much less time to get back up to temperature than if you were using electricity. However, most traditional outdoor fryers do not have a built-in temperature gauge. You need a fryer thermometer and you need to monitor your temperatures. There will be no light indicating that the oil is ready. There is also no safety lock. Again, you need to monitor your temperatures and lower the throttle if necessary.

Traditional turkey fryers are always at risk of overflowing and bursting. This can happen if the bird is placed in the fryer too quickly, or if it is wet or not defrosted properly. One way to avoid the danger of overflow and flare-ups is to get a safer fryer. These units usually have the flame in the back and self-contained fire tubes. Any overflow that may occur will be at the front of the unit. No hot oil or flame should ever come into contact. All the same safety precautions should be taken. Like having an all-purpose fire extinguisher on hand at all times and protective gloves.

Electric or propane, indoors or outdoors, you should never use water on a hot oil fire.

Never leave your fryer unattended, indoors or outdoors.

Whether deciding on an indoor electric turkey fryer or an outdoor propane deep fryer, weigh your options, do your research, and make an informed decision. Which fryer is better? That decision can only be made by you.

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