Aluminum Turkey Fryers

Stainless Steel Turkey Fryers

PRO:  Aluminum is considered as a heat conductor.  Hence, the pot actually helps heat the oil.  Ever notice when you cook with aluminum the handles on your pot are hot?

CON:  Stainless steel has heat spots.  The pot will only heat from exactly where the flame is touching.  This makes heating your oil slower.

CON:  You must clean aluminum immediately.  Aluminum will pit if your spices from your turkey stay on it.  If you are one of those that cleans up the same day or a day after you fried your turkey, you should be okay.

PRO:  Stainless steel doesn't pit and it's much easier to clean.  Send the kids out with a bottle of soap and a sponge.  No scrub pad is needed.  Same thing goes for the accessories.  You can put those in the dishwasher.  (This is one reason we prefer the stainless steel.  Less work, more time to play.)

PRO:  Aluminum is much cheaper in price.  The reason for the difference in the price is the cost of aluminum is so much cheaper than stainless steel.

CON:  Not so cheap.  Ever heard the saying, "You get what you pay for"?  More than worth the price with the time and effort it saves you. 

CON:  Aluminum turkey fryer pots turn black on the bottom.

PRO:  Stainless steel is not going to turn black like aluminum.  It may turn a little on the bottom, however, it may be taken off with dish soap.