
Cut small incisions beneath the wings, legs, and neck of the bird.Set up your propane burner with the propane tank as far from the burner as possible. Do not attempt to fry your turkey on a wooden deck. A concrete driveway or patio is a great place. Be sure to do it outdoors, far away from anything that could conceivably catch fire. Find a flat surface on which to fry your turkey.You should also cut off the protruding tail section and the extra neck skin since these will burn off anyway. You might have someone make them into a tasty gravy while you’re busy frying. Remove the turkey’s giblets (internal organs) and set them aside.Important: Soak the turkey in cold water and make sure it is completely thawed.1 large frying basket, lift hook, or makeshift metal handle.One 8-14 pound turkey (larger turkeys are difficult to deep fry).Don’t be the guy who burns down his neighborhood all for a fried bird. Improper frying techniques can lead to severe burns and house fires. You might practice frying smaller items before tackling a turkey or enlist a helper who knows something about deep frying. Warning: If you don’t know already, deep frying a turkey can be very, very dangerous. Remove the turkey again, without blowing yourself up, burning your house down, or dropping that perfectly cooked turkey on the ground.Fry the turkey using caution and care to prevent oil spills, grease fires, and injury.Prep the turkey and cooking area by filling the pot with oil, appropriately following the below directions and guidelines.You’ll need a turkey, peanut oil, propane burner, stockpot, frying basket, temperature gauge, meat thermometer, a rod, an apron, and a fire extinguisher. How to Deep-Fry a Turkey iStock/Getty Images Looking for a turkey-cooking technique that’s tastier, faster, and more dangerous? Then you might want to consider learning how to deep fry a turkey for your Thanksgiving feast.
