If you've heard exactly how delicious deep fried turkey is, and you still don't know how to deep fry a turkey, it's high time we corrected that!  As a matter of fact, most people that try deep frying a turkey rarely go back to the traditional way of doing it. And really, once you taste it for yourself, you'll understand why.

Not only does it make a delicious meal, it's much more convenient and a whole lot faster than doing it the old-fashioned way in the oven. There are some things that need to be kept in mind, however, whenever you plan to deep fry a turkey.

In fact, you should be sure to read all the safety instructions before you even get started. There's a right way and a bunch of wrong ways to deep-fry a turkey. Do it the right way and it's fun and safe for everyone. Do it wrong and your fun can end in disaster.

First of all, you need to have a fryer that is specifically made for the job. For that, we typically recommend the Bayou Classic 3066a 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit, an easy to use kit that provides you with all of the materials that you need to get the job done. Of course, you'll want to make sure that you use this fryer outdoors as there can be some safety issues that are involved with doing it indoors.

The oil that you use is also as important as the physical equipment. You want to make sure that you use an oil with a high smoke point, and that you fully heat it to between 325 and 350 degrees. If you place the turkey in the oil before it is fully heated, it may soak up some of the oil and it won't turn out as juicy and delicious as it should.

One final thing that you may want to do is to try various turkey rub recipes or perhaps inject some marinade into the bird before placing it in the turkey deep fryer. This will give it additional flavor and will make it a popular dish every time you serve it. With the wide variety of rubs and marinades available, you can deep fry a turkey as often as you like, and each one will have its own unique flavor.

If you've never tried to deep-fry a turkey, that's okay. There's a ton of information available and you should plan to spend some time doing a little research. Once that's done - go ahead, deep fry a turkey...you won't regret your efforts and your family and friends will rave about it for months.