There is a moment of truth every Thanksgiving or backyard gathering when the turkey comes out of the fryer. If done right, the skin is impossibly crisp, the color is a deep golden brown, and the meat is juicy in a way that oven-roasting rarely achieves. It is the centerpiece that makes you a neighbo

Deep-frying a turkey transforms your holiday meal from ordinary to extraordinary. The crispy golden skin, juicy meat, and significantly reduced cooking time make turkey fryers increasingly popular among home cooks. But choosing the right size fryer is crucial for both safety and success—and for most