4.2 from 18 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 12 pound turkey , fully defrosted
- 1/2 cup homemade turkey rub
- 1/2 cup homemade turkey injection
- Red Wine Gravy
- Frying oil , for cooking
Instructions
- 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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.