Recommend Outdoor Propane Fryer?

[Count Porcula]

A long time ago, I saw the heavyset guy from Duck Dynasty fire up a deep fryer on his porch. I thought he was going a little over the top, but I am starting to see the genius of buying one of these things. Frying indoors is a giant pain, and it's so discouraging, I never do it. I bought a Tfal countertop fryer, but it's nearly worthless. You can't really cook for more than one person, and it burns fried chicken on the bottom.

Can anyone here recommend an outdoor deep fryer that runs on propane? I don't like fried turkeys, so it does not have to be huge. I would like to be able to fry several portions of French fries or make fried chicken for a small group without frying such small batches the first one is cold when the last one comes out.

 

[chopsaw]

I knew someone here had one .
Post 2 in this thread .

Outdoor fryer

So I currently have a butterball turkey fryer that was given to me and it’s just about dead. I have been in the process of working on my outdoor kitchen and I would like to add a fryer. Would electric be the best option? Or something like the Cajun propane fryer? Do any of you have an outdoor...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[Count Porcula]

Excellent link. Thanks. Looks like these things are the real deal.

It appears the two big companies are RV Works and Bayou Classic. The RV Works is sturdier but painted, whereas the Bayou Classic is stainless.

It has been my experience that anything painted that gets near high heat rusts eventually. I know the high heat grill paint they sell in hardware stores is a joke.

 

[chopsaw]

I just remembered it had been talked about . I'd love to have one .

 

[Count Porcula]

Do you hate frying in the house as much as I do? Gets grease on the stove hood. Smells up the place. Makes a mess. And it seems to be impossible to fry chicken really well in a skillet.

I have a Le Creuset Dutch oven with a big basket, but it can't hold 4 gallons of oil, and if it did, I would have to pour all that oil out and store it every time I fried.

 

[BigW.]

If you want to go cheaper, just get a fish fry kit at any sporting goods store. Or you can get a camp stove and use a pan of your choice.

 

[normanaj]

I used a stainless steel pot on a propane burner when I fried food.

 

[conradjw]

I use to have fish fries all the time. I went the propane route. now I just use a electric fryer that I plug into the house outside or a generator. If you can find a propane fryer with a thermostat control that can control the temperature than propane will work as well. I could never find one with a thermostat. The problem is you are always controlling the temperature by adjusting the gas flow knob and it doesn't work very well. Depends I guess on what you are frying but fish is hard to cook when you have no control of the temperature. Just my opinion.

 

[Count Porcula]

I don't have 220 on the outer walls of my house, and I don't want to be limited to 1500 watts, so 110 is no good. If could run 220 to the porch, electric would be fine. I have it all over my shop, 120 feet from the house. Too far away.

I'm not interested in using a pot.

 

[gmc2003]

Just be careful.

https://wgntv.com/news/fire-engulfs-ct-home-worth-millions-after-residents-fry-turkey-in-garage-uninhabitable/

 

[Count Porcula]

Well, as I said, I have no interest in frying turkeys. I like a nice boned turkey full of stuffing, not a rubber ball with no flavor!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

I have this one from Bass Pro, but mine is at least 30 years old. Mine is so old, it actually came with a cast iron pot with a lid and basket as opposed to the aluminum pots they all come with now. Paid $25 for it back in the day...

 

[Count Porcula]

Again, I am not looking for a pot. I already have a 10-gallon pot for brewing beer, as well as a propane burner. I also have a big Le Creuset Dutch oven and basket. I am considering a deep fryer, which is a completely different thing. They start at something like $400.

I don't fry turkeys. I don't want to empty oil over and over after every session. I want a machine with knobs and rectangular baskets, which can be closed with a lid.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Again, I am not looking for a pot. I already have a 10-gallon pot for brewing beer, as well as a propane burner. I also have a big Le Creuset Dutch oven and basket. I am considering a deep fryer, which is a completely different thing. They start at something like $400.

I don't fry turkeys. I don't want to empty oil over and over after every session. I want a machine with knobs and rectangular baskets, which can be closed with a lid.

OK, I retract my suggestion...

 

[Count Porcula]

Thanks for trying to help. I appreciate it.

 

[912smoker]

Well then I'd go with the Bayou Classic

Keith

 

[Count Porcula]

I see there is a fryer called Patriot which has a thermostat. A low-end commercial job. Someone on another forum mentioned it. A hundred dollars more.

Patriot PT-F3-LP 35 - 40 lb. LP Gas Fryer with Stainless Steel Pot 15-1/2"W

Includes FREE Casters, a $110 Value! Floor fryer LP gas 35-40 lb. oil capacity 90,000 BTU Safety shut-off Includes casters, 2 baskets, tube rack, and drain extension 200°F - 400°F temperature range The fryer comes with 3/4" NPT male connector on a 1/2" pipe, allowing you to connect with either...

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[Flatrate]

In the link Chopsaw posted, I am the one in post #2 that has the Bayou Classic. Have had it 6 years now. Without a doubt one of my favorite cooking toys. Well built unit, and cleaning the oil is a breeze, heats up pretty fast and once you get familiar with it will hold a steady temp, has a inline needle valve.

Be careful not to turn up the gas too high on lighting it, one of my first times I did and it let out a big boom, being from Detroit I thought it was a drive by and almost hit the deck. They come in 1, 2, and 3 basket configurations. Judging by what you are looking to do I would recommend at least the 2 basket, but if you want to party the 3 basket can knock out a lot very quick.

Once again the only con to the unit in my opinion is the cost of the oil.

Dave

 

[ryansguitars]

I have a bayou classic. It has two baskets and I believe it holds 4 gallons of oil. It works great. We have owned it several years. It holds temp very well. Also I have one of those master built indoor turkey fryers. I keep it in the garage and we will use it often times when frying things up.

 

[chopsaw]

Do you hate frying in the house as much as I do?

Yeah , it's a mess . I have a small electric that I use in the garage , but it's a pita and just doesn't work . I like the way you're heading .

I have a Le Creuset Dutch oven

I have the Le creuset bread oven . Love that thing . Total quality .