Cut your turkey-cooking time in half by deep-frying instead of roasting your bird, then amp up the flavor with this unexpected, totally addictive sweet-and-spicy glaze.

This battered-and-fried twist on green bean casserole comes together quickly thanks to the use of prepared pancake mix. Cook up an addictively creamy gravy to drizzle over the crispy vegetables after they come out of the fryer and you won't regret it.

Iron Chef Michael Symon knows a thing or two about creating new flavors. He gives Brussels sprouts a twist here by deep-frying them with capers and walnuts, then tossing them with a honey-serrano vinaigrette.

Fry your turkey, then save the leftover oil for dessert! These pies can be made days or even weeks ahead of time and just fried up after the big meal. Doing so will cut down on dishes too.

This flavor-packed fried bird slathered in spicy Buffalo sauce may ruffle Grandma's feathers, but it's guaranteed to win you many compliments.

This recipe calls for leftover stuffing, so whip up your favorite stuffing recipe a couple of days before turkey day. Cut the stuffing into bite-size balls, bread, then fry to perfection. You'll have a delicious new take on stuffing in under 15 minutes.

Onions don't deserve all the fun: Apples can get the bloomin' treatment, too. Before they're battered and fried, we stuff them with marshmallows. A set of three nesting biscuit cutters (or a sharp knife) provide a shortcut to the intricate cuts needed to turn the apples into flowers.

Giant fried turkey legs are a fun and eye-catching way to bring the holidays to your dinner table. Hope you're hungry!

Chicken and waffles gets supersized with this spin on a classic fried turkey. Basting the bird with glaze three times while it rests guarantees the salty-sweet flavor comes through.

Want to get a turkey breast on the table in less than an hour, without heating up the house? Cook it in an air fryer. Guaranteed golden, crispy skin and no brining required.

Golden-brown slices of crispy butternut squash will be a welcome addition to the appetizer spread this year. And because they're great served hot or at room temperature, make them ahead and give yourself a little more time to enjoy your guests when they arrive.

Alton Brown's 5-star recipes begins with what he likes to call a "briny bath." It's a simple way to add more flavor and ensure you serve the juiciest bird ever.

Beloved Thanksgiving ingredients — think turkey, potatoes and cranberries — come together in these fried pastry pockets. Serve the golden-brown samosas with a fresh herb chutney, then prepare for everyone to ask for the recipe.