Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried turkey recipe, how to fry a turkey

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 1

Servings: people

Calories: 695kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

Have you ever wondered how to fry a turkey? Here are easy step-by-step instructions that can be used with any deep fried turkey recipe.

If the turkey is frozen, fully defrost the turkey for at least 2 days in the refrigerator.
Remove the giblets and any other pieces inside the cavity, including any binding or plastic. Measure the amount of oil you'll need by placing the turkey in the frying basket and filling with water. Remove the turkey and dab dry.
Rub the turkey generously with the turkey rub. Inject generously with turkey injection recipe. Bend the wings back to secure them against the turkey and tuck them in. You can also brine the turkey which will be a 24 hour prep time.
After removing the water and filling to the same spot with frying oil, heat the oil to 350°F.
Carefully lower the turkey into the fryer. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound, plus 5 minutes.
Check to make sure your turkey is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer (away from bone) to make sure it registers at 165°F in three meaty places. Some turkeys will still have a slight pink around the bones. This is okay, especially for a young turkey, as long as it has reached the proper temperature.
Remove the whole basket very slowly, being careful to not spill oil. Transfer the turkey to a rimmed baking sheet and leave the hot basket outdoors until cool.
Allow the turkey to rest for a minimum of 15 minutes before carving and serving. I serve mine with Red Wine Gravy.
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