For a turkey in a Char‑Broil Big Easy oil‑less fryer, plan on about 10 minutes per pound , but always cook to temperature, not just time.

Core timing guideline

  • Most Big Easy guides and Char‑Broil’s own instructions say to estimate 9–10 minutes per pound for a thawed, unstuffed turkey in this fryer.
  • That means, roughly:
    • 10 lb turkey ≈ 1½–1¾ hours
    • 12–14 lb turkey ≈ 2–2¼ hours
    • 16 lb turkey ≈ 2½–2¾ hours

Safe internal temperatures

Even though the question is “how long,” the real answer is the internal temp :

  • Breast meat: at least 165°F in the thickest part.
  • Thigh/leg: many sources suggest 170–180°F for tender dark meat.
  • Always use an instant‑read thermometer and check several spots instead of trusting time alone.

Typical Big Easy experience

Home cooks and recipe bloggers using the Big Easy report:

  • A 12–14 lb turkey usually finishes around 2–2½ hours , lining up with the 10‑minutes‑per‑pound rule.
  • One cook notes a turkey at about 2 hours 40 minutes total, again close to 10 minutes per pound.

Factors that change the time

A few things can make your turkey take longer or shorter:

  • Outdoor temperature & wind: In cold or windy weather, some Big Easy guides recommend planning up to 11 minutes per pound.
  • Turkey size & fit: The Big Easy is designed for turkeys up to about 16 lb , and most people get best results in the 12–14 lb range.
  • Starting temperature : A turkey that’s not fully thawed can add 30–60 minutes or more to the cook.

Simple step‑by‑step plan

  1. Thaw the turkey completely and pat it dry.
  2. Season or inject as you like, then place it in the Big Easy basket breast‑side up.
  1. Start cooking and use 10 minutes per pound as a rough timer , but do not rely on this alone.
  1. Begin checking internal temperature 20–30 minutes before the estimated time.
  2. Once the breast hits 165°F and thighs are at least 170°F , pull the turkey and let it rest 10–15 minutes before carving.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.