Deep-Fried Turkey Warning From William Shatner

If you love the taste of a deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving, it’s time to get that fryer ready! But remember that safety is an issue! Let William Shatner… explain. For…

Andrew Marenus

Published Nov 13, 2018 5:50 AM EST

SAN LEANDRO, CA – NOVEMBER 26: Alameda County firefighter Dave Jansen monitors a turkey fryer full of boiling oil during a safety demonstration November 26, 2003 in San Leandro, California. Serious home fires and fatalities have been linked to deep-frying turkeys in homes on stovetops. Turkey fryers should be used outdoors, a safe distance away from buildings and other combustible materials. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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If you love the taste of a deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving, it's time to get that fryer ready! But remember that safety is an issue! Let William Shatner... explain.

For those who are inexperienced with deep frying a turkey, one of the big mistakes is having more oil in the fryer than needed so when the turkey is set inside, it overflows into the fire.

Another mistake is not defrosting the turkey. Be sure it is defrosted before you try to lower it into the fryer.

Okay, watch legend William Shatner fry a turkey.