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Deep Fried Turkey

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Shatteringly crispy skin and a shockingly moist interior will make you want to fry a turkey every year.
Course Main Course
Keyword deep fried, turkey

Equipment

  • 1 indoor deep fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey max 20 pounds
  • 3 liters peanut oil minimum
  • 5 liters oil canola, peanut, vegetable

Instructions

  • Fill deep fryer with oil and allow time to heat up to 350F
  • While deep fryer is heating, dry turkey as best as possible. Ensure that there is nothing remaining that is stuffed inside the turkey.
  • Slowly lower the turkey into the hot oil to ensure that oil does not spill out of the fryer. The oil may not entirely cover the breast of the turkey if it is on the larger, 20 lb size.
  • Fry for 3.5-4.5 minutes per pound until the internal temperature at the deepest point in the thigh measures 160F.
  • Remove from oil and allow to rest for 10-20 minutes.
  • Fry again for another 20 minutes at 350F to ensure extra crispy skin.
  • Allow to rest 10-20 minutes before carving. Enjoy!