Fire officials share holiday cooking safety tips

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of our local fire departments for some tips on cooking safety.

It’s almost time again for family and food, but it is important to practice good safety habits in the kitchen.

Kitchen appliances like air fryers have quickly become popular across many households.

Air fryers can produce an excellent turkey when used correctly. However, if improperly used, especially overcrowding, under-thawing, and ignoring the internal temperatures, can create serious hazards.

Harrison County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Pat Sullivan shares some safety tips. Listen to what he has to say in the video above.