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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

As much as I use my Big Easy to cook up fantastic chicken, I also use it just as much for side dishes. This roasted cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.

Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Make sure when you pick out the head for your roasted cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Don’t get a really big one or it won’t fit into the cooker. Shoot for one that is about 8″ wide. Or if you prefer, try my recipe for roasted cauliflower florets.

For a little kick don’t be afraid to add a few pinches of dried red pepper flake to the chicken broth as you cook the cauliflower. It won’t be overwhelmingly hot, but it’ll give you a slight hint of heat.

You can roast cauliflower in the standard basket that comes with the Big Easy or a bunk bed basket (lined with foil to keep the liquid in), or the Big Easy cooking rack.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Not in to cauliflower? Roasted carrots are amazing!

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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This roasted cauliflower came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, cauliflower, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 188kcal
Author Based on recipe from Eat Well 101

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cauliflower in a pot and add the chicken stock.
  • Add the thyme and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 12 minutes.
  • Drain but reserve some of the cooking liquid.
  • Fire up your big easy.
  • Place the cauliflower into a pie pan and place into the cooking rack.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid over the cauliflower.
  • Pour half of the butter over the cauliflower.
  • Sprinkle with more thyme and a few pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Place rack into the Big Easy and cook 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower starts to turn golden in color.
  • Remove from cooker and drizzle with remaining butter.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with bacon and more thyme, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Montreal Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Mmmmmm. Tasty, moist, tender chicken. Montreal seasoning combines many of my favorite things: garlic, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dill seed, and salt. I made my Montreal chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy since it makes perfect chicken every single time. In fact, I cooked 6 chickens on one of my Big Easy’s just the other day.

Montreal Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

It’s optional, but I went the beer can route with my Montreal chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy. It’s not any harder to do on the Big Easy than ‘regular’ chicken. Just add a bit of seasoning to an open beer can, insert, and cook. That’s it. The Big Easy cooks chicken just great without the beer can, believe me, but it does add a little coolness factor and flavor.

If you’re not a fan of beer, don’t fret. Soda works just as well. For Montreal chicken, I’d lean towards something like root beer or maybe a ginger ale.

Char-Broil Folding Chicken Roaster
Char-Broil Folding Chicken Roaster

Also try my Italian Ranch BBQ chicken on the Big Easy.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Montreal Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Montreal Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Mmmmmm. Tasty, moist, tender chicken. Montreal seasoning combines many of my favorite things: garlic, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dill seed, and salt.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 1791kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
  • Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil.
  • Generously sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning.
  • If opting to make beer can chicken open the can and drain (er… drink) about 1/4th of the beer. Add a heaping teaspoon of seasoning to the beer. Insert beer can into the bottom of the chicken.
  • Place chicken into the basket and insert into the Big Easy.
  • Cook for 15 minutes per pound or until the chicken has hit 165 F as measured in several locations.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before removing the beer can (if using) and carving.

Notes

I use the Char-Broil folding chicken roaster to hold the beer or soda cans securely. If the beer you’re using is only available in a bottle, just empty the contents into an empty beer or soda can.

Nutrition

Calories: 1791kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 143g | Fat: 115g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 1536mg | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Root Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

The Char-Broil Big Easy does a phenomenal job cooking poultry. You don’t even have to get all fancy with it, but sometimes I like to do a little extra and make a beer (or soda) can version of my favorite whole roasted chickens. This root beer can chicken came out fantastic. I used a slightly spicy but simple rub, and a good canned root beer. Moist and tender meat with great flavor. I couldn’t have been happier.

Root Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The flavor from the root beer is subtle, but there. Use a quality root beer. If you can’t find one in a can, just empty (er… drink) a can of soda or beer and add the good root beer in.

There’s nothing complicated about cooking a whole chicken on the Big Easy. You can pretty much count on it taking 15 minutes per pound unless it’s really windy out. Of course you’ll still want to poke it with an instant-read thermometer to make sure it gets about 165 F, but I’ve cooked probably 50 chickens on my Big Easy and counting on 15 minutes per pound has never failed me.

Char-Broil Folding Chicken Roaster
Char-Broil Folding Chicken Roaster

My Apple Ale beer can chicken, made on the Big Easy, is also crazy good.

For something different, try my beer can cabbage on the Big Easy. It’s different for sure!

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Root Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Root Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This root beer can chicken came out fantastic. I used a slightly spicy but simple rub, and a good canned root beer. Moist and tender meat with great flavor. I couldn’t have been happier.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 1854kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
  • Lightly brush the chicken with oil.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients except for the root beer. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning onto the chicken.
  • Add reserved spice mixture to the root beer and insert into the chicken.
  • Place chicken into the basket and insert into the Big Easy.
  • Cook for 15 minutes per pound or until the chicken has hit 165 F as measured in several locations.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before removing the soda can and carving.

Notes

I use the Char-Broil folding chicken roaster to hold the beer or soda cans securely. If the beer you’re using is only available in a bottle, just empty the contents into an empty beer or soda can.

Nutrition

Calories: 1854kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 145g | Fat: 116g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 5825mg | Potassium: 1739mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 3507IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 10mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I’m a big fan of cooking honey-chipotle glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The ham gets a nice roasted flavor, a bit of a crispy outside, and a super-moist inside. This time I started with a 10 pound pressed ham, which I scored (a technique I need to practice) and then glazed as it cooked. No mess, no fuss, and mighty darned good in the end. The glaze has a bit of sweet and a definite kick to it. Chipotles not only add spiciness, they add a bit of smokiness, giving the ham an almost char-grilled flavor. Fantastic!

Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Some of the ham I sliced thick, to eat as ham steaks. Some I chopped for omelets. And most I sliced super-thin for fantastic sandwiches. Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy leaves you with a bunch of ham, so you can cut it and serve it several different ways1

Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver
Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver

Also check out my spiral ham cooked on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Man, was it ever great too! My pepper onion beer sauce makes for a great topping for ham!

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Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’m a big fan of cooking honey-chipotle glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The ham gets a nice roasted flavor, a bit of a crispy outside, and a super-moist inside. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, ham
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 418kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste Of Home

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Combine the Ginger Ale, brown sugar, honey and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until reduced by half.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Score the ham as desired.
  • Place into the Big Easy basket and place into the Big Easy. Total cook time will be 15 minutes per pound. 30 minutes before being done, start glazing the ham ever 5-10 minutes. You’ll end up using about half of the glaze.
  • Remove ham and let rest 10 minutes before slicing or carving.
  • Return the unused glaze to the saucepan and warm slightly to use as a gravy for the ham.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2679mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Downtown Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Any day that ends in the letter ‘y’ is a good day to roast up some chicken in my Big Easy. A few hours in a flavor-packed marinade, one hour on the cooker, and we sat down to enjoy some fantastic downtown roasted chicken breasts on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The chicken is moist and tender with just a hint of spiciness and smokiness. I used bone-in chicken breasts, but any chicken cuts (or even a whole chicken) would work just fine.

Downtown Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I removed the skin because the marinade is going to keep it from getting crispy. Also, no skin means that the marinade soaks in deep, making sure each bite of downtown roasted chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy is full of flavor. The marinade would also be fantastic on steaks.

When using a marinade and cooking on the Big Easy I like to lay my chicken flat so that the marinade doesn’t fun off. If you are using the basket that comes with the Big Easy you can easily cook two breasts at a time. Add the bunk bed basket and you can cook four.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try my copycat of Boston Market’s Tuscan Herb chicken, also made on the Big Easy! For a little kick, make my Nashville hot chicken, one of my all-time favorites!

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Downtown Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Downtown Roasted Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

A few hours in a flavor-packed marinade, one hour on the cooker, and we sat down to enjoy some fantastic downtown roasted chicken breasts. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 364kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Aaron McCargo Jr

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts split bone-in ,skin removed

For the rub

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in large resealable bag or container.
  • Place all of the rub ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Pour marinade over chicken. Close the container and toss gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Remove the chicken from the container and place into the Big Easy basket.
  • Place into cooker and cook until the chicken hits 165 F, about 1 hour.

Notes

You’ll need the Bunk Bed Basket to cook 4 or more chicken breasts at a time.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 5568mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

The cooking rack for the Char-Broil Big Easy (sadly, no longer available!) is a definite must-have accessory for the cooker. I use it to cook everything from French fries to nachos. And yep, even herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. I often remove the racks themselves and add 9″ pie pans (you can leave in the racks and use 8″ or smaller pie pans). Then I’m off and running.

Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Everything comes out great. And since I have more than one Big Easy I can cook a main dish in one (like fantastic roasted chicken) and a side or two in the other! Score!

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook. I like to cook my mushrooms cap-side down. The juices stay inside the cap, keeping the mushrooms nice and moist.

Also try my pesto stuffed mushrooms, made on the Big Easy!

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 30kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with the remaining ingredients.
  • Transfer mushrooms to the Big Easy. Make sure the stem-side is pointing upwards.
  • Place into the Big Easy and cook 20 minutes or until just tender.

Notes

The easiest way to cook these mushrooms is to use a Big Easy Cooking Rack with 9″ pie pans. If you don’t have either, you can use the Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket.
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Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

White Barbecue Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Wow! Talk about some great chicken! Perfectly crispy skin, covered in vinegar-mayonnaise BBQ sauce. Man, this white barbecue chicken that I made on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out great. We both loved it. It is definitely something different from the ‘usual’ roasted chicken. I opted for split bone-in chicken breasts, but you could use boneless breasts, legs, wings or even whole chicken.

White Barbecue Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

You can certainly make your own white BBQ sauce, it’s pretty easy to do. I decided to use some of the bottle of Lillie’s Q Ivory sauce that I picked up at Jungle Jim’s outside of Cincinnati. The Ivory sauce is thick, but not too thick, and it’s not too mayonnaise-y or vinegar-y. We think it has the perfect balance of flavors, making it ideal for this white barbecue chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

I’m a big fan of BBQ-style chicken on the Big Easy. Also check out my peach BBQ and Daddy’s BBQ recipes.

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White Barbecue Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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White Barbecue Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Wow! Talk about some great chicken! Perfectly crispy skin, covered in vinegar-mayonnaise BBQ sauce. Man, this white barbecue chicken that I made came out great.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 258kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Very lightly brush the chicken with oil.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add breasts to the Big Easy cooking basket and place into the cooker. Cook until chicken hits 165 F.
  • Remove from cooker and let cool for a few minutes then brush generously with the BBQ sauce.
  • Serve with a small bowl of sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

You’ll need the Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to cook more than a few chicken breasts at once. Do not crowd the chicken into the cooker or it will not cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 836mg | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Woo hoo! French fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy! Crispy, hot French fries! Perfection in a pan, and ready in only minutes. Don’t want to heat up the house with the oven making fries during the warmer months? Just toss some (frozen) fries into the Big Easy!

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

How long does it take to bake French fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy? I found the cook time on the fries to pretty much match the times on the package, so it’s about as no-brainer as you can get.

These fries would not have been possible without Char-Broil’s Big Easy Cooking Rack. It adds a ton of cooking area to the fryer. And best, you can add 9″ pie pans, giving you the ability to cook a whole bunch of things, like fries! Check out my post on the rack for tips and tricks.

Here lately, the rack has been hard to find. Next best thing? The bunk bed basket. An absolute-got-to-have for the Big Easy.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

You can also cook potato skins and hash brown patties on the Big Easy.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Woo hoo! French fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy! Crispy, hot French fries! Perfection in a pan, and ready in only minutes. Don’t want to heat up the house with the oven making fries during the warmer months? Just toss some (frozen) fries into the Big Easy!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 295kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen fries such as Ore-Ida
  • Your favorite toppings and condiments

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Divide fries between 9″ pie pans. Do not overcrowd.
  • Lower rack into the Big Easy and cook until fries are crispy, 20 minutes or so.
  • Remove and top and garnish.

Notes

You’ll need the Big Easy Cooking Rack and some 9″ pie pans to make these French Fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Cornbread on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I love the cooking rack I picked up for my Big Easy. It gives me up to 6 racks of cooking at once. And as a bonus, I discovered that I can fit 9″ pie pans onto the rack. Now I can make a whole bunch of things I couldn’t (easily) cook before. Like cornbread on the Char-Broil Big Easy. And in my case, not just any cornbread. No. Over-the-top yummy Fat Johnny’s cheesy cornbread.

Cornbread on the Char-Broil Big Easy

You can use any cornbread recipe you want on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Fill the pans about halfway (as you can see on the left in the picture above). If you’re cooking just a pan or two keep your pans at the bottom of the rack.

If you put pans to the top of the rack you might have to rotate them from top-to-bottom to get them to all cook in the same time. Or, you can just remove the done ones as they finish and return the rack to the cooker. Use a toothpick to determine doneness. If it slides into cornbread and comes out clean, the cornbread is done.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

You can also bake pizzas in your Big Easy using a store-bought pre-made crust.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Cornbread on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Cornbread on the Char-Broil Big Easy

You can use any cornbread recipe you want on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Fill the pans about halfway (as you can see on the left in the picture above). If you’re cooking just a pan or two keep your pans at the bottom of the rack.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, cornbread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 168kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Make your cornbread batter just as you normally would
  • I found that a normal cornbread batter recipe fits two 9″ pans perfectly. Divide the batter between the pans and place the pans into the cooking rack.
  • Lower rack into the Big Easy.
  • Start checking for doneness (particularly on the lower pans) after the usual cornbread cooking time, 15-20 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of each pan. If the toothpick is clean when you remove it the cornbread is done. Note: You might have to remove some pans before others.

Notes

You’ll need the Char-Broil Big Easy Cooking Rack plus 9″ pie pans (2 per cornbread batter batch). Make sure that your pans will fit into the rack before beginning.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Rotisserie-Style Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I’ve been hankerin’ for that rotisserie chicken flavor, but without having to get a rotisserie accessory for my grill. The solution? Rotisserie-style chicken done up right on the Char-Broil Big Easy. As with all chicken done on the Big Easy, the end result is moist, tender and packed with flavor. And yes, it has the best crispy skin ever!

Rotisserie-Style Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The rotisserie-style rub contains brown sugar, which means it can get a little dark when exposed to high heat, like you get in a Big Easy. I thought it came out great, but the legs and wings do get a little char on them (it was a mighty tasty char, I must add). You can leave out the brown sugar, but you won’t quite get that lovely dark rotisserie color you find on the chickens you see in the store. You want your rotisserie-style chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy to be as close to the real thing as possible!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver
Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver

Also try my Raging River chicken from the Big Easy.

If you have a gas or charcoal grill with a rotisserie, you’ll love my easy rotisserie chicken too.

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Rotisserie-Style Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Rotisserie-Style Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’ve been hankerin’ for that rotisserie chicken flavor, but without having to get a rotisserie accessory for my grill.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken, rotisserie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 2335kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken rinsed, patted dry (I used a 6 pound chicken)

For the rub (Note: This makes a big batch, plenty for a whole lot of chickens. Keep in an air-tight container. Feel free to scale the recipe if needed.)

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Spray the Big Easy basket with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the rub ingredients and sprinkle over the chicken. Get all sides, everywhere. Rub it in good. Don’t be too shy with it. Note: The sugar in the rub will char in high heat. Omit it if you want a golden skin, leave it in if you don’t mind darker skin.
  • Lower the chicken into the Big Easy and cook until done, usually 15-20 minutes per pound.
  • Remove the chicken and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. The skin will be incredibly delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 2335kcal | Carbohydrates: 152g | Protein: 163g | Fat: 124g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 85500mg | Potassium: 3266mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 6972IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 785mg | Iron: 30mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks