American · Dinner
Fried Turkey
Deep-Fried Whole Turkey
A whole turkey portion submerged and cooked in hot oil until the skin turns deep mahogany and crisp while the meat stays juicy. Seasoned with a Cajun-style dry rub of paprika, cayenne, garlic and herbs. A Southern deep-frying tradition served carved with hot sauce and simple sides.
$5
25 minsPrep
45 minsCook
70 minsTotal
HardLevel
Nutrition per serving
465Calories
54.5gProtein
24.9gFat
3.4gCarbs
0.5gSugar
1.6gFiber
1385mgSodium
227mgChol
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the turkey portion completely dry with paper towels, since surface water will cause dangerous oil spatter when it hits the fryer.
2
Dredge
Mix the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper and salt, then rub all over the turkey and under the skin.
3
Rest
Leave seasoned turkey uncovered on a rack for 30 minutes until the skin looks tacky.
4
Fry
Lower the turkey into vegetable oil held at 350F and fry about 20 minutes, until the skin is deep mahogany and a thermometer reads 165F.
5
Plate
Drain on a rack for 5 minutes, then carve against the grain and serve with hot sauce on the side.
Serves
1 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7.4 oz210g bone-in turkey portion, skin on
- 1 tbsp1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp1 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp10ml vegetable oil, for the food to absorb
- hot sauce, to serve