But the rewards can be bountiful. It takes less than 45 minutes to fry a turkey to dark-golden deliciousness.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

But I'm a curious person, and this was my first time deep frying, so I decided ... with some ice to keep the temperature under 40°F. I let the turkey chill for eight hours and then carefully ...

After this initial period, the oven temperature is reduced to 325°F (163°C) for the remainder of the cooking time. Another method involves slow-roasting the turkey at a lower temperature ...

John Bass cooks four turkeys in the time it takes most folks ... to compensate for the drop in temperature that occurs as the turkey is first placed in the fryer. Using this method and maintaining ...

During Thanksgiving, cooking fires happen three times more than ... extinguishers.Always deep-fry a thawed turkey outdoors and carefully monitor the oil level and temperature.

Regular temperature checks help prevent overcooking, ensuring the turkey remains juicy and tender. This method is especially useful in air frying, where cooking times can vary based on the size ...