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Turkey Deep Fryer Time worksheet

Grades 5–6 · CCSS 6.RP.A.3.b, 5.MD.A.1

Solve each problem and show your work. Round answers to 2 decimal places where needed.

1.
Problem 1.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 12 lb
- Plan for: 3 min/lb (oil holds close to 350 °F)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
2.
Problem 2.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 13 lb
- Plan for: The full 3–4 min/lb range
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
3.
Problem 3.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 10 lb
- Plan for: 3 min/lb (oil holds close to 350 °F)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
4.
Problem 4.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 10 lb
- Plan for: The full 3–4 min/lb range
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
5.
Problem 5.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 9 lb
- Plan for: The full 3–4 min/lb range
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
6.
Problem 6.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 11 lb
- Plan for: 4 min/lb (oil runs cooler, or a colder bird)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
7.
Problem 7.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 11 lb
- Plan for: 3 min/lb (oil holds close to 350 °F)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
8.
Problem 8.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 15 lb
- Plan for: The full 3–4 min/lb range
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
9.
Problem 9.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 18 lb
- Plan for: 4 min/lb (oil runs cooler, or a colder bird)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer
10.
Problem 10.
- Turkey weight (fully thawed): 10 lb
- Plan for: 4 min/lb (oil runs cooler, or a colder bird)
Find: Estimated frying time
Answer

Answer key: Turkey Deep Fryer Time worksheet

1. Estimated frying time: 36 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $12 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 36 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $36 min$
2. Estimated frying time: 39 min – 52 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $13 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 39 min$
2. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $13 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 52 min$
3. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $39 min – 52 min$
3. Estimated frying time: 30 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $10 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 30 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $30 min$
4. Estimated frying time: 30 min – 40 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $10 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 30 min$
2. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $10 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 40 min$
3. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $30 min – 40 min$
5. Estimated frying time: 27 min – 36 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $9 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 27 min$
2. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $9 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 36 min$
3. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $27 min – 36 min$
6. Estimated frying time: 44 min
1. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $11 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 44 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $44 min$
7. Estimated frying time: 33 min
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $11 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 33 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $33 min$
8. Estimated frying time: 45 min – 1 h
1. For the shortest time, allow 3 minutes for every pound
  $15 lb \times 3 min/lb$ $= 45 min$
2. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $15 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 60 min$
3. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $45 min – 1 h$
9. Estimated frying time: 1 h 12 min
1. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $18 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 72 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $1 h 12 min$
10. Estimated frying time: 40 min
1. For the longest time, allow 4 minutes for every pound
  $10 lb \times 4 min/lb$ $= 40 min$
2. Plan for this frying time, then check the temperature before lifting the bird out for good
  $40 min$