how many minutes per pound for a whole chicken and what temp to cook it on in electric turkey fryer
1636241
I tried the recommended 4 min @ LB but now go with 5 min. at 350 degrees. You may have to experiment depending upon the type of oil you use and the temperature of the bird. I found the area between the thigh and the body a bit raw, so increased the time.
1636242
I set it at 375 degrees and do 4 minutes per pound plus 5 minutes for any size turkey and it comes out great every time! I use this fryer for only turkey so I can not say if that would work for chicken but honestly I don't see why not.
524902
I have never cooked a 4 lb chicken but have cooked a 8 lb turkey breast from frozen in about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. It does take a little longer to cook some things than the book says but does beat not turning the oven on. Food taste great.
1106343
I do not use a can. When I worled in a a restaurant many moons ago, we used a similar roaster for cornish hens. These work well for a 3-4 pound fryer and the hot air circulation on the inside of the bird cooks it a bit faster. Dust the inside with tarragon, thyme, or whatever hebs and spices you like, and it works better than a rotisserie in the oven or grill. Pull off the extra fat and you can put in on a cookie sheet or pan in case the drip pan overflows. It is a quick easy clean up as well.
2029851
The turkey comes out crispy outside and juicy inside. The cook time is 4 minutes per pound. This is a phenomenal machine compared to gas turkey fryers.
1911423
It comes with a small cookbook, I believe a chicken is 20 min per pound. I generally cook mine a little longer just to be on the safe side, but it still comes out very moist.
32729
I have never tried to cook a whole chicken, so I can't answer to your question. Sorry!
382107
10-12 minutes per pound but there is no preheating time required. Having done deep fried and using the Big Easy, Total time is about the same.
2029040
Preheat oven to 325 F. Drain juices and pat dry with clean paper towels. Place turkey breast side up on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2 inches deep. Turn the wings back to hold the neck skin in place. (Tucking the wings will help stabilize the turkey in the pan and when carving) Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the lower part of the thigh without touching the bone. If the turkey is stuffed, move the thermometer to the center of the stuffing. Place your turkey in the oven. When the turkey is about &#8532; done, loosely cover breast and top of drumsticks with a piece of foil to prevent overcooking. Your turkey is done when the temperature with a meat thermometer is 180 F in thigh and 165 F in breast or stuffing. Lift turkey onto platter, and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
1599984
im not sure how much weight it can hold. to me a 10-12 lbs whole chicken took forever so it all depends on how fast you want it to cook.
1157516
I have not tried to fry a whole chicken. The fryer/basket would not be able to hold a whole chicken.
382106
Roughly 9 min. cooking time. But take into consideration the time spent measuring the oil, drying the bird, heating the oil, cooling the oil and putting it away. Also after a few uses you have to get rid of the oil. I deep fried birds for years so I know the deal. The charbroil just has to be lit chuck the bird in and forget about it. No worries. Comes out just as good .Plus you can add smoke if you want. I use my frier now to make large batches of chilly or brew beer. Cheers
221884
Masterbuilt 20100809 Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster go to product details. There is a link to the manual
423292
3-5 minutes on 350 deg. This is the best fryer for the money and basically cooks like a commercial style fryer
1728450
Honestly? They recommend 12-14lbs. will take 2-3hrs. depending on outside conditions. I cooked a turkey breast yesterday, it was 5 lbs., outside temp 28F with a cold wind. Took 4 hours to get meat to 166F.
182568
talk about an explosion!!! never stuff a turkey that is to be fried!!! you'll be buying a new kitchen and turkey fryer, you can't even stuff it to cook in the fryer that takes no oil, good luck...and please...NO Experimenting!!
398630
I have cooked 4 whole chickens cut in half and hanging. Took about 5 hours. Hung three racks of rubs. Lots more room. Took 4 hours. The website shows how to hang a turkey.
1634784
To be absolutely safe we never use more than 8 quarts (produce/meats + liquid) when used as a pressure cooker. As a pressure fryer, it'll take 3.5 quarts of oil/shortning/lard and a large cut-up frying chicken.