DAYTONA BEACH — A Thanksgiving tradition for many, deep-fried turkey can be part of a memorable and delicious meal, but cooking it the wrong way can really ruin your holiday.

Volusia County firefighter Leslie Jones shows the effects of dropping a frozen turkey into 350-degree oil during a demonstration of the dangers improperly deep-frying turkeys, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

“If you have a fire at your house, even if you have a fire extinguisher, it’s best to call 911,” King said, adding that the department does not get many calls related to deep-fried turkeys.

Never leave your fryer unattended. Place your fryer on a level, non-flammable surface, such as a concrete patio. Deep fryers can be easily tipped over and the open flame combined with cooking oil ...

(NewsUSA) - The popularity of deep-fried turkey continues to rise and it’s no wonder, a 12-pound turkey takes less than 45 minutes to cook! The rule of thumb is 3.5 minutes per pound.

MIDDLETOWN, Md. (7News) — Each turkey sits in a homemade brine for five days, then they are rubbed with seasoning overnight. Then the deep frying begins. It’s Tom McLister's favorite time of ...

“Deep frying a turkey is an incredibly fast process but that process starts five days before we cook it," said chef Kyle Andreasen from the Wesson test kitchen, adding the best size to fry is a ...

Turkey cooking experts shared their tips for making the perfect bird this Thanksgiving. (iStock) Chef Todd English told Fox News Digital his favorite way to cook a turkey is to smoke it.

Deep-fried turkey dangers Even during normal weather conditions, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the United States, and the top two days cooking fires start are ...

The Deep-Fried Turkey sandwich from Arby’s is not — as I’d hoped — an entire Thanksgiving sandwich that was battered and then deep-fried. But it’s still pretty good.