Turkey Fry Smoking Oil

I am trying to deep fry a turkey for the first time. I let the oil get too hot and it was smoking very heavily for several minutes (10 minutes), but I was able to get the temp down where its not smoking anymore.

Is my turkey likely ruined cooking in this oil? Should I not risk serving it to my family, even if it appears to be OK?

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Best Answer

Overheating oil causes it to break down, which, at minimum produces off flavors and poor performance. There is some concern about adverse health effects, depending on the type of oil, but in a cursory search, I found nothing definitive. Most do recommend discarding the oil.

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How do you stop frying oil from smoking?

Heating too much oil in a deep fryer at any one time can cause it to smoke. Keep your oil levels down and only use what you need to cover the food you are frying. Don't fill the deep fryer with too much oil. Excess oil will burn and produce smoke.

What is the best oil for turkey frying?

Peanut oil is the best oil for deep frying turkey because its high flash point makes it less likely to catch on fire. The best oil for fried turkey should also be low in saturated fat because the turkey will absorb a small amount of oil as it cooks.

Do you oil a turkey before smoking?

Prepare Your Turkey For The Smoker Soak your wood chips in water 1 hour before you are ready to smoke your turkey. Use apple, cherry or hickory whenever possible. When you are ready to smoke your turkey, pat it dry with a paper towel one last time. Then rub oil all over the skin and inside the cavity.

Can you reuse oil after frying turkey?

Don't let that deter you because you can reuse oil for frying. Under normal conditions, oil can be heated for up to six hours. A deep-fried turkey can cook in under an hour (three minutes per pound) so you can fry six items on six different occasions with a single batch of oil.

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