Do We Deep Fry Everything Now?

11/23/2021 (Permalink)

Well, what is better than a fried turkey leg? Pretty much nothing as long as you know the proper procedures for using your deep fryer safely! Here at SERVPRO, we want you to cook how you want this holiday season, which means keeping fire safety in mind. 

Gobble Gobble, Get to Know your Fryer!
Here is the 411 from the National Park Service on how to set your cooking situation up for success and prevent any fires and resulting fire damage. 

• Keep that fryer flat! These fryers are known to wobble and spill, causing concern for oil to potentially ignite. 
• Do not overfill! If you have to question it, perhaps don’t fill it that much. It is better to cook a few things separately than burn everything.
• Warning: hot surface! The lid and handles on your fryer are going to heat up. Give it ample time to cool down before serving. Trust that the turkey will not go cold!
• Back up plan! If it is raining or snowing, perhaps this is not the year to deep fry your turkey. Remember, grease fires can spread from water, so if rain reaches the contents of the fryer it could result in burning, scalding steam. 

Damage From the Fryer Fire

Each year, there is more than $15 million in property damage requiring fire restoration and an average 60 injuries due to deep fryer fires. Don’t become a statistic! Stay aware of any warning signs and keep an extinguisher handy at all times! 

If the turkey gets away from you this holiday season, SERVPRO Danvers / Ipswich is here to help! We would like to see your deep frying go off without a hitch, but if it does not, give us a call!