Is deep frying turkey dangerous?

Lured in by the promise of moist, sweet turkey meat, the deep fryer has become an increasingly popular way to make Thanksgiving dinner. But cooking up a Tom the Turkey in a vat of boiling oil does come with its dangers. ADVERTISEMENT. read more

Lured in by the promise of moist, sweet turkey meat, the deep fryer has become an increasingly popular way to make Thanksgiving dinner. But cooking up a Tom the Turkey in a vat of boiling oil does come with its dangers. In fact, the dangers could amount to a national security risk -- or at least that is what Department of Homeland Security thinks. read more

Not really. It will be dangerous if you don’t know the safety precautions in deep-frying a turkey. Turkey fryers are made large in size and a little heavier than the usual fryers, it is advisable that you do the frying outdoors. read more

Dangers of Frying a Turkey. Here are five dangers associated with deep frying a turkey, according to the Avondale Fire Department. Units can easily tip over, spilling hot cooking oil over a large area. An overfilled cooking pot or partially frozen turkey will cause cooking oil to spill when the turkey is inserted. read more