3 Fantastic And Easy Fried Turkey Recipes For This Thanksgiving Holiday

Millions of Americans will be cooking turkey in the next few weeks as my favourite holiday of the year rolls around... Thanksgiving. While many will probably stick to the tried and tested roasted-in-the-oven recipes, many brave people will be trying new and creative ways to cook their holiday turkey, like grilling, smoking or even deep frying turkey.

Deep fried turkey might sound a bit strange if you haven't tried it yet, but if you're a fan of crispy turkey skin, then you'll love deep fried turkey. Or if you prefer dark meat, fried turkey legs and wings will become your new favourite Thanksgiving dish. Regardless of whether you're a fan of white or dark meat, here're many turkey fryer recipes which will make sure to wow you and your family this Thanksgiving:

Super Easy Fried Turkey Recipe

If you like a more traditional turkey, you'll love the simplicity of this fried turkey recipe.

Ingredients for Super Simple Fried Turkey:

Peanut oil for frying (follow fill line in your turkey fryer, but for most of the fryers it'll be around 3 1/2 gallons)

1-10 lb turkey (12 lbs max)

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Louisiana Style Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

I love spicy foods, so this Creole seasoned fried turkey recipe is among my favorites.

Ingredients:

Peanut oil for frying (check directions for your turkey fryer for specific amount, but approximate amount should be three gallons)

1-10 to 12 lb turkey, whole

Â¼ cup Creole seasoning

1 white onion, whole

Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey; rinse and pat dry. Rub the turkey inside and out with the Creole seasoning. Place the turkey and the full white onion in the fry basket. See the Normal Turkey Frying Directions below for instructions on methods to cook the turkey.

Deep Fried Rosemary Turkey

That is a more sophisticated fried turkey recipe, great if you're trying to impress the in-laws!

Ingredients:

1 (10-12 pound) whole turkey

1/2 cup minced garlic

Salt & pepper to taste

3 gallons peanut oil (or as required)

3 sprigs fresh rosemary

12 cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger root

Instructions:

Rub the turkey with the minced garlic, sale and pepper, on the inside and outside. Fill the hollow space of the bird with rosemary, garlic cloves and the ginger. Marinate for half-an-hour in the refrigerator.

Remove the herbs and garlic from the turkey and discard. Follow the normal turkey frying directions below. Enjoy!

Standard Turkey Frying Directions:

* Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Make sure the fryer is placed outdoors in a secure place (flat dirt or grassy surface away from the home, wooden decks or other flammable surfaces).

* Trim any additional skin away from the thawed turkey. The neck hole should be minimum 1 inch in diameter. Pat the turkey dry, then rub liberally with salt and pepper on both the inside and outside. Place the turkey neck-side first into the fry basket.

* Lower the basket into the hot oil, gently and slowly. Ensure that the hot oil totally covers the turkey.

* Cook for 3 1/2 - 4 mins per pound. For a 10 lb turkey, it should take roughly 35-40 minutes to cook the bird.

* Remove the turkey from the oil and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh to measure. Temperature should be 180 degrees F.

* Let the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

I hope you enjoy those fried turkey recipes. For suggestions on how to deep fry a turkey and which turkey fryers we recommend, check out a few of our other articles. Have an excellent and safe Thanksgiving!

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