In light of this culinary season, see some early oddball kitchen gadgets. According to this 1939 article in Popular Science, Russell E. Oakes was an advertising man who, in his spare time, came up ...

Char-Broil’s “The Big Easy” Oil-Less Turkey Fryer is currently 50% off on Amazon for just $99. This infrared cooker works like a large air fryer for your Thanksgiving turkey, delivering crispy results ...

The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer from Char-Broil uses infrared technology to produce a “deep-fried” bird without the mess, calories and safety hazards of oil. We tested it with a whole chicken we ...

The stainless-steel unit is easy to clean, heats quickly, and can accommodate turkeys up to 20 pounds. Safety features include a magnetic break-away power cord. The rotisserie fryer is a standout for ...

Infrared cooking has been around for some time, but the technology has taken off lately. Infrared light cooks from the inside out, so it crisps and browns foods, unlike a microwave. Its speed is ...

According to this 1939 article in Popular Science, Russell E. Oakes was an advertising man who, in his spare time, came up with "more than fifty screwball innovations," like a doughnut dunker, a ...