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The holiday season is a time for joy and enjoying good food. Though oven cooking a turkey for the holiday meal is traditional, deep frying the turkey is becoming more popular.
However, deep fryers are extremely dangerous. If you choose to prepare your holiday turkey this way, remember these safety tips:
» Only use a deep fryer outside of the home, a safe distance from any type of building structure. If there is inclement weather, extreme precautions should be taken to ensure no rain or snow gets into the hot oil.
» Never leave the fryer unattended.
» Keep all children and pets away from the fryer.
» Never use a deep fryer in the garage or on the balcony.
» Position the fryer on a flat, stable surface.
» Never overfill the fryer with oil. This will cause it the spill over when you place the turkey into it.
» Never use water on a grease fire.
» Have an all-purpose fire extinguisher on hand in case of an emergency.
» Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before placing it into the hot oil. Remember, water and oil do not mix.
» Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to cover your arms and legs.
» Turn the flame off while placing and removing the turkey from the fryer. This way, in case oil spills over, it will not start a fire.
Remember, the oil in the fryer will remain extremely hot for hours after you have finished using it. Clean your fryer only after it has cooled down and it is safe to do so. As with any type of cooking appliance, always read all instructions and follow all directions from the manufacturer on the proper use of their product.
(Courtesy of 86th Civil Engineer Squadron)
