I've been told I don't need to use peanut oil to deep fry a turkey.?

Question

Peanut oil is very expensive where I live. (popularity I guess)
What other oils are good? Pro's and con's of use. Kinda need good answers fast. 10 pts to the best and most helpful, serious ans. thanx

THIS IS FOR DEEP FRYING IN A HUGE OUT DOOR FRYER

Answer 1

You must use peanut oil to properly deep fry a turkey for several reasons:
1) To produce a turkey that is moist, but not greasy, the temperature has to reach and be maintained at a certain temperature. Essentially, the high heat of the oil makes the skin "crisp" into a mini-container that allows one to cooks such a dense piece of meat in a short period of time without burning.
2)Most importantly, only peanut oil can reach and maintain such a high temperature without igniting.

In any other oil your bird will be a greasy mess and/or the entire contraption will ignite.

Answer 2

they say to use peanut because of the smoke point. Olive oil may be good for some things, most things, but not frying.the smoke point is wrong. You can use any oil you would normally fry in. Veggie oil will work and be the most healthy.

Answer 3

I have searched @ http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/site_map
for fried turkey recipies, all use peanut oil...Having never fried a turkey personally I would have to say that all these experts have chosen peanut oil for a reason. so stick with what works. unless your guest has an alergy to peanuts...then try to email foodnetwork tv for a substitute if possible.

Answer 4

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the best for cooking. It is healthy for you. I don't know about the price, though.

Answer 5

you will need no matter what oil you choose

high-smoke point oil