I’ve seen the deep-frying frozen turkey explosion videos… but nobody explains why they explode. So I recruited some firefighters and we started dropping birds in hot oil. Frozen turkey? Instant chaos.

(WHTM) — Deep frying can lead to a juicy, crisp turkey, or the worst Thanksgiving ever. A part of that is because home cooking accidents peak during the holiday each year, the Pennsylvania Emergency ...

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, with deep-fried turkeys posing major risks, including injuries and significant property damage. Don't use too much oil when frying your turkey and ...

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. Turkey frying accidents can cause severe burns from exploding hot oil. To prevent kitchen fires, avoid overheating pans and ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about ...

The CSFD demonstrated what happens when you lower a frozen turkey into a turkey fryer with too much hot oil on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The purpose of the demonstration was to educate the public through ...

Carefully pour oil into the turkey fryer's tub or pot up to the MAX fill line. If using an outdoor fryer, take this time to set your turkey up on the frying accessory. (Remember all fryers are ...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many families are beginning to prep their meals for the big day. While some cook their turkey the traditional over-roasted way, others enjoy deep-frying the ...