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Easy Deep Fried Turkey
Discover the secret to a juicy, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey with this easy deep fried turkey recipe. By cooking the bird at a high temperature in oil, you'll achieve a crispy golden exterior and tender, moist meat in a fraction of the time it takes to roast. Inject your favorite marinade for added flavor and customize with your choice of rub.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Dry turkey completely with paper towels. Inject turkey with up to 16 ounces of marinade. Allow turkey to marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours if desired before frying.
marinade16 ounces
2
If desired use a rub on the turkey to help season the skin and the inside of the bird.
3
Bring oil up to the proper temperature, 400°F or the temp specified by the fryer manufacturer.
4
Fry the turkey approximately 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes per pound. Use a thermometer to make sure that all dark meat to an internal temperature of 175° F to 180° F, and all white meat to an internal temperature of 165° F to 170° F.
Nutrition Facts
calories
624 kcal
fat Content
29 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
1915 mg
protein Content
72 g
cholesterol Content
231 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
13 g
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