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Charbroil The Big Easy Outdoor Air Fryer specifications and in-depth review

Charbroil The Big Easy Outdoor Air Fryer

Manufacturer: Charbroil

The Char-Broil The Big Easy Outdoor Air Fryer is a large-format, oven-style air fryer built for outdoor cooking with a generous 19.6-litre capacity, making it well suited to preparing substantial meals in a single session. It supports air frying and roasting across a broad temperature range, and its dual heating elements allow it to distribute heat from more than one source during operation.

Operating at 1760W, the unit reaches temperatures between 40°C and 260°C, offering reasonable flexibility across different cooking tasks. It measures 414 mm wide, 527 mm deep, and 597 mm tall, with a total weight of approximately 13.1 kg. Controls are analogue rather than digital, and the fryer does not include features such as a preheat function, interior light, shake reminders, or smart home connectivity. The basket is not rated as dishwasher safe, and the product carries a one-year warranty.

Pros
  • The dual heating elements allow heat to be distributed from more than one source, which supports more even cooking across the 19.6-litre capacity
  • A broad operating temperature range of 40°C to 260°C gives reasonable flexibility across different cooking tasks
  • The large 19.6-litre oven-style capacity makes it practical for cooking larger quantities in a single session
Cons
  • The basket and pot are not dishwasher safe, requiring manual cleaning after each use
  • There are no digital controls, no preheat function, and no interior light, limiting cooking precision and convenience
  • The unit weighs over 13 kg and has a substantial footprint of 414 mm wide by 527 mm deep, making it difficult to move or reposition easily
  • No shake reminders are included, meaning the user must independently monitor food that would otherwise benefit from mid-cook agitation
  • Smart home connectivity is entirely absent, with no support for Alexa, Google Assistant, or smartphone remote control
  • The warranty period covers only one year
Who is this for?

This unit is well suited to users who regularly cook large quantities of food outdoors, given its 19.6-litre oven-style capacity and wide temperature range spanning 40°C to 260°C. The dual heating elements make it a practical choice for those who need consistent heat distribution across a large cooking chamber without having to manage multiple batches. Users who are comfortable with analogue controls and do not require digital precision or smart connectivity will find the straightforward operation a reasonable fit for their cooking style.

Who is this NOT for?

This product is a poor match for users with limited space or portability needs, as it weighs over 13 kg and occupies a footprint of 414 mm by 527 mm, making it cumbersome to move or store. Those who rely on guided cooking features such as digital controls, preheat functions, shake reminders, or an interior light will find this unit lacking the convenience they expect. It is also unsuitable for anyone who prioritises easy cleaning, since the basket and pot are not dishwasher safe, and for users who want smart home integration via Alexa or Google Assistant, as no such connectivity is supported.

General info:

style Oven
capacity 19.6 l
is a dual-basket air fryer ✕
preset functions Air fry, Roast
number of functions 3
maximum cooking temperature 260°C
minimum cooking temperature 40°C
operating power consumption 1760W
warranty period 1 years

The Char-Broil The Big Easy is an oven-style air fryer with a 19.6-litre capacity, designed around two preset functions — air fry and roast — for a total of three available functions. It operates across a wide temperature range, from a low of 40°C up to a maximum of 260°C, and draws 1760W during operation. The unit is not a dual-basket model, and it comes backed by a one-year warranty.

Features:

has dual heating elements ✓
has digital controls ✕
shake reminders None
has a window ✕
has a preheat function ✕
has an interior light ✕
supports a remote smartphone ✕
works with Alexa ✕
compatible with Google Assistant ✕

The unit includes dual heating elements, which is the standout feature of this section, while the overall feature set is otherwise minimal. Controls are analogue rather than digital, and there is no preheat function, interior light, or viewing window. Shake reminders are absent, and the fryer does not support smartphone remote control, nor is it compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Design:

has a dishwasher-safe basket/pot ✕
width 414 mm
thickness 527 mm
height 597 mm
weight 13109 g
volume 130252.266 cm³

The Char-Broil The Big Easy has a footprint of 414 mm wide by 527 mm deep, standing 597 mm tall, which places it firmly in the larger end of the air fryer size range. It weighs approximately 13.1 kg and has a total volume of around 130,252 cm³. The basket or pot is not rated as dishwasher safe, so manual cleaning is required.

Final Verdict

The Char-Broil The Big Easy Outdoor Air Fryer is a purpose-built outdoor cooking unit that earns its place through sheer capacity and thermal range rather than feature depth. Its 19.6-litre oven-style chamber paired with dual heating elements makes it a credible option for users who regularly cook in volume and value straightforward operation over digital convenience. That said, the absence of guided cooking features, the manual cleaning requirement, and its considerable size and weight mean it is firmly positioned for a specific type of user — one who cooks outdoors often and does not need the fryer to do more than cook reliably across a wide temperature range. For that audience, it is a functional and capable unit; for anyone seeking versatility, smart connectivity, or compact practicality, it will fall short.