Frying a Turkey for Thanksgiving? Here's How to Do It Safely

Deep frying a turkey may sound like the perfect way to serve a moist and delicious bird on Thanksgiving. But it's important to use that deep fryer safely to prevent a disaster!

Remember: You're working with 350-degree oil. The trick is to keep that oil inside the fryer.

• DO NOT deep fry a turkey inside your house or on a wooden deck.
• Make sure the deep fryer is standing on flat, stable ground.
• DO NOT try to thaw a frozen or partially-frozen turkey in the fryer.
• Use gloves and safety goggles when using the fryer to protect yourself from oil splatter.
• DO NOT leave your fryer unattended.
• Alcohol and cooking oil don't mix. Don't drink and deep fry.
• DO NOT use the garden hose to extinguish a deep-fryer mishap. Use a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher and call 911.

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