The best turkey fryers for Thanksgiving 2026, starting at just under $100

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Find the best turkey fryer for Thanksgiving, including oil-free infrared options and oversized stainless steel kits, plus tips on how to fry a turkey safely.

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Deep-fried turkey has a loyal following. When done right, the skin comes out crispy, the meat stays juicy, and a 14-pound bird can be done in less than an hour. Frying your main also frees up your oven for everything else on the Thanksgiving menu. But frying a turkey also means working with gallons of hot oil, and the wrong setup can turn a holiday tradition into a safety hazard.

The right fryer makes the job much easier, and most importantly, safer. Today’s options range from classic propane-powered outdoor kits to electric countertop models that use less oil, and even oil-free fryers. To help you choose, I rounded up highly rated models worth your consideration. This holiday season, consider one of these turkey fryers for the star of your Thanksgiving meal.

Each option on this list has at least a four-star average rating from 250 or more shoppers at Amazon and are highly rated at other stores, like Home Depot and Walmart.

This 30-quart pot deep fries a whole turkey or, with the basket removed, boils seafood, soups and jambalaya. The set also comes with a 10-quart pot that can be used for fish, wings and fries. The included 50,000 BTU propane burner delivers steady, powerful heat and all the accessories you need to fry a bird come in the set — including a hook to help you lower the turkey into the oil and a thermometer to measure the internal temperature to ensure it’s cooked through.

Fry, boil or steam (more than just turkey) with this countertop fryer. It fits up to a 20-pound turkey and can handle seafood boils and crispy wings, too. Drain clips hold food above the liquid, an easy-access valve empties oil and a pre-heat light signals when it’s ready. The included basket is also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

You can skip the oil with this option. Infrared cooking delivers even heat from a 16,000 BTU propane burner…

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