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Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic #2394896 02/02/18 01:21 PM 02/02/18 01:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama Ant67 OP 10 point
Ant67 OP 10 point Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama	Been eyeing these two fryers Bayou is a knock off and I understand a little less quality. The design seems genius! I have a friend that has the 4 gal Bayou and changes peanut oil once a year! I was hoping someone that has one could advise if they are worth the money and/or which brand they choose and why. Thanks.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2395454 02/02/18 10:22 PM 02/02/18 10:22 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co. N NotsoBright 4 point
NotsoBright 4 point N Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co.	I’ve got the one made by RVWorks. Works great and is very well made. I filter the oil a couple times a year but only change the oil one a year but not even sure if you need to do it that often. No need to use peanut oil. I’ve seen several made by other companies that are not as well built. Saw one today in Academy but did not look at manufacturer . No need to spend the extra$ on stainless steel if your not leaving it out in the weather. Just my experience hope it helps.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2395554 02/02/18 11:47 PM 02/02/18 11:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	https://www.overstock.com/Home-Gard...el-2.5-Gallon-Fryer/8239484/product.html We have 2 of of the Bayou's, a 4 and the 2.5. The 2.5 gets used way more than the 4 gallon... Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396034 02/03/18 05:16 PM 02/03/18 05:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama Ant67 OP 10 point
Ant67 OP 10 point Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama	James if you had to only have one would it be the 4 gal or 2.5? I usually cook for between 3 and 6.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396197 02/03/18 08:27 PM 02/03/18 08:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 290 Pace, Fl B born2fizh 4 point
born2fizh 4 point B Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 290 Pace, Fl	I have a 4 gal. Rv works. And a 2.5 bayou. I use the bayou was more. Haven't used the 4 in a couple years

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396243 02/03/18 09:20 PM 02/03/18 09:20 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co. N NotsoBright 4 point
NotsoBright 4 point N Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co.	2.5 single basket is what I have and use for my gang of 6. Cooks faster than I can batter things up and get ready to fry. There’s no down time waiting for temp to get back up.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396733 02/04/18 01:38 PM 02/04/18 01:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	Originally Posted by Ant67 James if you had to only have one would it be the 4 gal or 2.5? I usually cook for between 3 and 6. 2.5 would be plenty. We usually have a crew of 8 and it does just fine, the bigger one just requires too much oil for a small gathering. Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396825 02/04/18 03:01 PM 02/04/18 03:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 877 south baldwin county J JayHook 6 point
JayHook 6 point J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 877 south baldwin county	What NSB said...it is fast,,,i have a 2,5 Bayou...get good oil and fry like hell!

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2396895 02/04/18 03:47 PM 02/04/18 03:47 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co. N NotsoBright 4 point
NotsoBright 4 point N Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co.	Not a bad deal! I don’t know how well made it is.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2398495 02/05/18 10:13 PM 02/05/18 10:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama Ant67 OP 10 point
Ant67 OP 10 point Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama	Bought the Cajun fryer from Sanford Restaurant equipment in Northport. Good people. Went with the 2.5 gal. My wife first said “hell naw” (she wanted the 4 gal) then I sent her the link to this thread and she agreed. Thanks Aldeer!

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2422953 03/01/18 12:34 PM 03/01/18 12:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama Ant67 OP 10 point
Ant67 OP 10 point Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,957 West Alabama	You guys that have both sizes does the oil last about the same time in both? Reason I am asking is the distance from the gas pipe to the bottom of the fryer is much closer on the 2.5.

Re: Cajun fryer or Bayou Classic [Re: Ant67] #2427087 03/06/18 05:42 PM 03/06/18 05:42 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co. N NotsoBright 4 point
NotsoBright 4 point N Joined: May 2014 Posts: 438 Live GA/ Hunt Dale co.	I don’t know if that would make a difference. I change mine once a year. Drain ,filter and clean it out a couple times during the year.