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Quick verdict
Choose the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL if you want the only fryer on this list actually sized to submerge a whole turkey. Choose the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer if you'd rather have 2.3-pound food capacity handles a good-sized batch of turkey wings or drumsticks. Overall we rank the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Deep Fryers for Turkey list.
Winner overall: Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL
Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL vs Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL if you want the only fryer on this list actually sized to submerge a whole turkey. Choose the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer if you'd rather have 2.3-pound food capacity handles a good-sized batch of turkey wings or drumsticks. Overall we rank the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Deep Fryers for Turkey list.
Top pickMasterbuilt
The only fryer on this list actually sized to submerge a whole turkey
- Rated for turkeys up to approximately 18 to 20 pounds
- 1650W heating element
- Porcelain-coated inner pot and basket
- Uses roughly 33% less oil than a comparable outdoor fryer
- Certified for indoor countertop use
✓ Pros
- 2.3-pound food capacity handles a good-sized batch of turkey wings or drumsticks
- Doubles as a general-purpose fryer the rest of the year, unlike a dedicated turkey fryer
- Removable oil container with a pour spout simplifies disposal after a greasy holiday cook
- 1800W element matches the Hamilton Beach for consistent recovery
✕ Cons
- Same as any countertop fryer here, no whole-bird capacity
- Single basket means more sequential batches for a large amount of turkey parts
Best overallCuisinart
Cuisinart CDF-200P1 for fast recovery and enough capacity to fry a real family batch.
- 1-gallon removable stainless steel oil container
- 1800W immersion heating element
- 2.3-pound food capacity
- Adjustable temperature dial with viewing window
- Pour-spout container for oil disposal
✓ Pros
- 1800W element recovers fast between the first and second fry of a double-fry batch
- 2.3-pound capacity fries a full family-size batch in fewer rounds
- Viewing window lets you watch color develop on the second fry without lifting the lid
- Removable oil container makes it easy to stra in and reuse oil between fry sessions
✕ Cons
- Single basket means sequential batches for very large amounts
- Bulkier housing than a compact dual-well unit
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL or the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer?
Choose the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL if you want the only fryer on this list actually sized to submerge a whole turkey. Choose the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer if you'd rather have 2.3-pound food capacity handles a good-sized batch of turkey wings or drumsticks. Overall we rank the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Deep Fryers for Turkey list.
What is the difference between the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL and the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer?
The Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL stands out because the only fryer on this list actually sized to submerge a whole turkey, while the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer stands out because 2.3-pound food capacity handles a good-sized batch of turkey wings or drumsticks. The trade-offs differ too: the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL's ma in caveat is that single-purpose appliance that mostly sees use around the holidays, and the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer's is that same as any countertop fryer here, no whole-bird capacity.
Is the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL worth it over the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer instead if single-purpose appliance that mostly sees use around the holidays is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer instead of the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL?
The Cuisinart CDF-200P1 Professional Deep Fryer suits turkey, while the Masterbuilt Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, XL is best for turkey.
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