Abstract: A rotisserie cooking apparatus is provided that includes a housing defining a cavity. A heating element apparatus is positioned within the housing for heating food articles. A detachable cooking rack is configured for support of the food articles and has at least a portion thereof being movably disposed within the cavity such that the food articles are movable relative to the heating element apparatus. The housing may include a grease tray configured for collection of a portion of the food articles. The grease tray may be configured for boiling a substance such that the substance cooks at least a portion of the food articles. The cooking apparatus may include a control unit operatively coupled to the heating element apparatus for controlling operation thereof. The control unit includes a display mounted to an outer surface of the housing. The detachable cooking rack can be supported by the housing for rotational movement such that at least a portion of the detachable cooking rack rotates through the cavity.