I always try around 375, but it is a constant battle. When you first drop the bird, it will drop the temp way down, so I actually get it around 450 to drop it in. It will splatter, even with Peanut oil. That is why you want to be away from everything, plus the oil stays hot for a long time. Don't think you can pour it back into the containers and take it home that day. Also, if the wind is blowing enough, it also screws with your cooking temps.


Good tip for knowing how much oil to put in the pot, is to put the bird in and fill it with water. Then take the bird out. That will tell you where to fill the oil too, so the bird is coverd. Then dry the bird off, outside and inside!!!

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