When deep frying a whole turkey, there is a risk of accidentally setting something on fire. Here's how to keep that big pot of hot oil from burning things up.

To deep fry a turkey, the entire bird is usually placed into a pot filled with cooking oil heated to around 350 degrees.

How Can You Reduce Fire Risks When Frying A Turkey? To avoid injury and property damage when frying a turkey, there are several safety precautions that home cooks should consider beforehand.

To deep fry a turkey, the entire bird is usually placed into a pot filled with cooking oil heated to around 350 degrees.