Deep frying might seem like a daring Thanksgiving cooking method, but I swear it’s worth it. With a few fry sessions under my belt, it’s important to know this isn’t your average roast.

Fried foods like puris, kachoris, and samosas are a staple in many Indian households. However, common question remains—which ...

Luckily, home deep frying can be much safer and easier with the right setup. It seems logical that a frying pan would be the best vessel for making deep-fried food (after all, it has fry in the name).

And with home frying, even if you are deep-frying, you choose your oil. That, and keeping the temperature well under 400F, your home-fry can be healthier than you might think.

Once you fry, you’ll never go back. We’re talking turkey, of course, since Thanksgiving is here. However, if you were planning to deep-fry a Butterball bird, you might want to pivot.

“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.

State Farm sent out a reminder to customers about cooking safety ahead of the holiday season. In 2023, the company reported it paid over $237.4 million for almost 3,400 grease and cooking fire claims.