MEMPHIS FRIED TURKEY
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 2h25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Figure out how much oil you need to fill your fryer: Put the turkey in the empty fryer and cover with cold water. Remove the turkey; mark the line where the water is in the pot. Empty the water and dry the fryer and turkey well.
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle some of the spice rub inside the cavity of the turkey. Separate the skin from the breast meat with your fingers, starting at the top of the breast and sliding to the right and left, then working down. Massage some of the rub onto the meat under the skin. Sprinkle the remaining rub on the turkey's skin. Place the turkey on a sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours so the flavors can marry.
- Fill your fryer with peanut oil to the line you marked (do not fill more than three-quarters of the way). Preheat the oil to 400 degrees F; it will take about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature as your oil heats. Once the oil reaches 400 degrees F, very carefully lower the turkey into the hot oil. (Most turkey fryers come with a basket for the turkey that has hooks and a handle to lower and lift; otherwise, get yourself a long set of sturdy tongs to grip the inside cavity and breast and an industrial kitchen fork to hold the back side of the bird.) Make sure the oil maintains its temperature while frying. Fry the turkey until the skin is dark golden brown and crisp, or until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove the turkey from the oil and let it rest and drain on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Do not cover the turkey with foil or it will lose some of its crispness. The internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F while resting. Transfer the turkey to a board or platter.
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Dj Handy
[email protected]I would give this recipe zero stars if I could.
Yahaya Fusheini
[email protected]This recipe is terrible. Don't waste your time.
adepejuk Jolaosho
[email protected]I'm not sure why this recipe has so many good reviews. It's the worst turkey I've ever had.
abashinha
[email protected]This recipe is dangerous! I almost burned my house down.
Ezenwa Obi
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and money.
Zeshan Arain
[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated and I ended up ruining the turkey.
Furqan Saith
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the turkey didn't turn out very well. It was dry and tough.
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[email protected]The turkey was a bit greasy for my taste.
Syed Ashiqul Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out overcooked. I think I should have cooked it for less time.
Kristopher Russell
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Amrit Tamang
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Emran Tahir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Cae Evangelista
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was delicious and everyone at my party loved it.
Linda Tait
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful.
Cynthia Bumgardner
[email protected]This was my first time frying a turkey and it was a success! The turkey was cooked evenly and the meat was juicy and tender.
Abdullah Gohar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious.
Atif Aslam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend it.
Uthmaan Khan
[email protected]Best turkey I've ever had! So crispy and juicy. Definitely worth the effort.
Logan Vormelker
[email protected]This Memphis Fried Turkey was so good! The meat was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.