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6) 6' Folding step ladder. You really do not want to lower the bird in while standing next to a pot of boiling oil. A random spatter of hot oil can make you drop the bird into the oil and start a disaster. This is a great way to scald yourself and spend the day in the hospital. Put the folding ladder over the pot and lower the bird in with the rope. Another technique is to use a sturdy broom handle and have one person on each end, but the ladder is my choice.
7) Bricks to counterbalance ladder.
8) Propane burner/stand. You want something with wide legs that will not tip easily. You need a long hose to keep the tank well out of harm's way, and easy for you to reach in case you need to turn o the valve if there is a fire. My favorite is the Bayou Classic SP10 High-Pressure Outdoor Propane Cooker.
9) Towels to catch splatters.
10) Solid base under the whole shebang. Don’t do this on
grass.
11) Attendant. You need to be near the apparatus for the entire cook.
Also) Heavy gloves. My favorites, by far, are leather welder's gloves and safety glasses in case there are splatters.
You can buy a frying kit at the hardware store and get a serviceable cheap aluminum rig. My favorite is the Bayou Classic 32 Quart Stainless Steel Propane Turkey Fryer Kit. It has most of the features I recommend below. Bayou Classic