DEEP-FRIED CAJUN TURKEY RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Valarie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Rinse inside of turkey; pat dry with paper towels. If present, remove and discard the plastic leg holder and pop-up timer. Preheat oil to 350°F. For rub, in a small bowl combine salt, paprika, thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Slip your fingers between turkey skin and meat to loosen the skin over the breast and leg areas. Lift skin and spread some of the rub directly over breast, thigh, and drumstick meat. Season body cavity with any remaining rub. Tuck the ends of the drumsticks under the band of skin across the tail or tie legs to tail with 100-percent-cotton string. Twist wing tips under back. Place turkey, breast side up, in basket. Slowly lower basket into hot oil. Be cautious of splattering oil. Maintain oil temperature around 350 degrees F. Fry turkey for 24 to 30 minutes (3 minutes per pound). Remove turkey from hot oil to check doneness. Insert a meat thermometer into the meaty part of the thigh. Turkey is done when thermometer registers 180°F. Remove turkey from hot oil; drain on wire rack. If the turkey has not reached 180°F when you check for doneness, remove the thermometer and slowly lower the turkey back into the oil. Fry 3 to 5 minutes more and check temperature again. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Variation Turkey Breast Option: Use a 4-pound whole turkey breast with bone. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. If present, remove pop-up timer. Preheat oil to 350°F. Prepare spice mixture and rub turkey as above. Place in basket and cook as above for 32 minutes (8 minutes per pound) to 170°F. Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Judith Chikaodili
[email protected]This turkey was amazing. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.
ELABIC TUBE
[email protected]This turkey was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ssessanga Marvin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Maddox Summers
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.
jordynshereese pillay
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious.
Kazi Shahadat hossan
[email protected]This turkey was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
junaed islam
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the skin was tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
olamide sofiat
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.
Floyd Royal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vuvu Zokufa
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. Everyone loved it!
Ibukun Seun
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The Cajun spices give the turkey so much flavor, and the deep frying makes it so crispy and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Malik Vlogs Bwp
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.
Tc Hunt
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the skin was tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Likhon Sadhu
[email protected]The turkey was delicious, but it was a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Haafil Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.
Ro_vt10
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The Cajun spices gave the turkey so much flavor, and the deep frying made it crispy and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdulkabir Olayinka
[email protected]This Cajun turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. We'll definitely be making this again next year.