Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe). This is an awesome Cajun recipe. Deep-frying makes the turkey crispy on the outside and super juicy on the inside (even the white meat). It also leaves the heat outside! You can deep-fry the turkey in either peanut or vegetable oil, your choice. We use a 26 quart aluminum pot with a drain basket.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 (12 pound) turkey

Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

3 gallons peanut oil for frying

or as needed

1 (12 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

¼ cup Creole seasoning

1 white onion

Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a large stockpot or turkey fryer heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Be sure to leave room for the turkey or the oil will spill over. Layer a large platter with food-safe paper bags.

Step 2

Rinse turkey and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Rub Creole seasoning over turkey inside and out. Make sure the hole at the neck is open at least 2 inches so the oil can flow freely through the bird.

Step 3

Place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. The turkey should be placed in basket neck end first. Slowly lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound about 45 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully remove basket from oil and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Finish draining turkey on the prepared platter.

Nutritional Information

Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 603.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 68.8g 138%

Carbohydrates: 1.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 33.6g 52%

Saturated Fat: 8.7g 44%

Cholesterol: 228.5mg 76%

Vitamin A Iu: 20.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 26.2mg 202%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 87%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 28.2mcg 7%

Calcium: 52mg 5%

Iron: 4.8mg 27%

Magnesium: 74.6mg 27%

Potassium: 925.7mg 26%

Sodium: 571.2mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 302.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.