Simple Deep Fried Turkey

Name: Simple Deep Fried Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 10-pound turkey
Ingredients: 3 ½ gallons peanut oil for frying; 1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Rating: 4.63 stars

8 Ratings
5 Reviews
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If you like a more traditional tasting turkey, this is the one for you. No injecting, no marinades, no complicated rubs.

By sgtsquarepants

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

35 mins

additional:

15 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

1 10-pound turkey

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 ½ gallons peanut oil for frying
1 (10 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stockpot or turkey fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure the fryer is located outdoors in a safe area, preferably on dirt or pavement, and far away from buildings, wooden decks, or other objects. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, just in case.

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Step 2

Ensure that the turkey is completely thawed. Cut any extra skin away from the neck area and make sure neck hole is at least an inch in diameter. Pat the bird completely dry with paper towels, then rub liberally with salt and pepper on both the outside and the inside. Place the turkey into a drain basket, neck-side first.
Step 3

Working slowly and carefully, gently lower the basket into the hot oil to completely cover the 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 35 minutes.
Step 4

Carefully remove basket from oil, and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Once the turkey is done, remove from the oil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Editor's Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

568 calories; protein 76.7g 153% DV; carbohydrates 0.3g; fat 26.5g 41% DV; cholesterol 223.5mg 75% DV; sodium 768.1mg 31% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (5)

Most helpful positive review

Tkj Tkj

12/11/2019

I've done this , essentially , several times , and it's always been very good .. (HINT: when you buy your bird, be sure to buy an extra package of turkey thighs/legs!... to make the gravey !!! .. You'll not have any 'pan drippings' with this deep-fry technique, so you'll need to 'pan fry in stove's oven' those thawed legs/thighs to prepare your grandmom's favorite gravey recipe ! Now : Back to the bird : I want to strongly STRESS that there must be NO ICE , NO FROZEN area/region in the bird whatSO EVER ... Forgetting that can actually result in an EXPLOSION when bird is lowered inth the very hot oil ! EVEN IF THE FLAME IS OUT! So, do follow the advice here, made more emphatic by this lil note of mine!! "There's nothing like knowing the consequences of a dangerous act quite like KNOWing what the consequences might be! 1) NO ice/frozen part of bird , 2) DO IT OUTDOORS , and especially 3) NEVER ON YOUR PORCH OR DECK!. 4) MAKE SURE the level of oil needed is known, and that there's aat LEAST 5 inches between the top of the oil level and the top of the pot ! .. the oil WILL RISE as bird is lowered into it ... 5) SHUT OFF THE FLAME of a flame-fed system whenever inserting the bird OR removing it! ... lest oil dripping over the edge of the pot IGNITE ... ( Did we say 'Fire Extinguisher rated for Oil fires ??? oh yeah, we did!! ) This is serious business, so pay attention! Alternative: use one of the newer ' Electric Turkey Deep Fryers' !! 'ButterBall make Read More

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