Popsugar Living Thanksgiving How to Fry a Turkey How to Fry a Turkey, in Photos November 22, 2016 by Anna Monette Roberts View On One Page Photo 4 of 5 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 3. Carefully Remove Turkey Turn off the flame. Lift the turkey out of the oil using the hook. Hover the turkey above the oil line for a few seconds so extra oil can drip back into the pot. Previous Next Start Slideshow ThanksgivingHoliday FoodFried FoodsTurkeyCooking How-To