How to Deep Fry a Whole Turkey
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If you’ve always roasted turkey in your oven and are looking for a new way to cook it, try deep frying! The skin will turn golden brown and crispy, and the meat moist and packed with flavors. It’s absolutely delicious. If you are a fan of crispy foods, try this deep-fried Turkey for this upcoming Thanksgiving. It’s easy and not as complicated as you might think.
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To keep your turkey moist and tender, I suggest brining it before deep drying. It’s not mandatory, but it will give you the best results. Trust me, it will make a big difference. Learn how to deep fry a whole turkey with MartinsPotatoRolls‘ video tutorial.
Here’s another recipe you might want to try: Easy Stovetop Turkey Chili Recipe
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Step 1:
Find a spot away from your house, preferably on the driveway or on a stone patio.
Step 2:
Put the turkey in the basket into the pot and fill it with water just until the top of the turkey gets covered. Pull the turkey and the basket out. Get a stick and place it inside the pot. Mark the water level. Remove all of the water.
Step 3:
Completely dry your turkey using a paper towel. Make sure to dry the pot too.
Step 4:
Set up the pot and propane at the spot. Fill your turkey fryer with peanut oil up to the mark. Turn on the propane and let it come to 350F.
Step 5:
Marinate and season your turkey depending on your preference. Just remember that some of it will wash off a little bit when placed in the oil.
Step 6:
Set up the turkey in your turkey fryer.
Step 7:
Wear heavy-duty rubber gloves and a long thick apron.
Step 8:
Turn the oil off, then lower the turkey. Once you get the turkey safely in the pot, turn the flame back on, then put the lid on. Keep an eye on it. Make sure the temperature is about 350F. It will take 3 to 4 minutes per pound. If you have a 10-pound turkey, it will only take 35 minutes.
Step 9:
Turn off the gas, then slowly raise the turkey out of the boiling oil. Place the basket on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Check the temperature if it’s 165F in the breast meat and 175F in the thigh meat. Be extra careful as it will be hot.
