Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    1 d

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 d 1 hr

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    695 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

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. 

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Ingredients

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  • 12 pound turkey , fully defrosted
  • 1/2 cup homemade turkey rub
  • 1/2 cup homemade turkey injection
  • Red Wine Gravy
  • Frying oil , for cooking
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Instructions

  1. If the turkey is frozen, fully defrost the turkey for at least 2 days in the refrigerator. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. After removing the water and filling to the same spot with frying oil, heat the oil to 350°F.  
  5. Carefully lower the turkey into the fryer. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound, plus 5 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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. 
  8. Allow the turkey to rest for a minimum of 15 minutes before carving and serving. I serve mine with Red Wine Gravy. 
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 695kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 105g (210%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 348mg (116%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 1115mg (32%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 386IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 695 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 695kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 105g 210%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 348mg 116%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 1115mg 24%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 386IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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