Our Family Fried Turkey Recipe

Name: Our Family Fried Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the rub; 6 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed between your fingers; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between your fingers; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; For the turkey; 1 12 to 15 pound turkey (NO bigger than 15 pounds); 35 pounds peanut oil or a peanut/vegetable blend (about 5 gallons); 1 Turkey fryer with about a 30 quart capacity (preferably one with a handled basket as opposed to a hook); 1 frying thermometer; Safety glasses; Heavy duty gloves (welding gloves are great!); Water to figure out how much of that oil you'll need; A propane tank to hook to your fryer; The turkey rub

Servings: persons

For the rub
6 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed between your fingers
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between your fingers
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
For the turkey
1 12 to 15 pound turkey (NO bigger than 15 pounds)
35 pounds peanut oil or a peanut/vegetable blend (about 5 gallons)
1 Turkey fryer with about a 30 quart capacity (preferably one with a handled basket as opposed to a hook)
1 frying thermometer
Safety glasses
Heavy duty gloves (welding gloves are great!)
Water to figure out how much of that oil you'll need
A propane tank to hook to your fryer
The turkey rub

1
Combine all ingredients and store covered until ready to use.
2
All right...let's get started. First you need to figure out how much of that 35 pounds of oil you'll need. To do this place the raw turkey in the basket of the fryer legs up and then place the basket in the fryer. Fill the fryer with enough water to cover the whole turkey.(you want to wash the turkey anyway, don't you?) Pull the turkey and basket out and take a mental image of how far up the fryer the water level is. This will be the amount of oil you'll need. Dry the fryer and fill with the oil. Oh and don't forget...this is an outdoor project away from decks and anything else that might catch fire!
3
Bring the turkey indoors, dry it with paper toweling inside and out and rub it thoroughly, inside and out with the rub. Let that turkey rest for about an hour. You probably won't need all of the rub, but better to be safe than sorry.
4
Now hook up your fryer to the propane tank, turn on the tank and wait until the oil reaches a temperature of 360F. Depending on the weather, this could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Once that's done place your rubbed turkey back into the basket, legs up, and wearing gloves and glasses SLOWLY lower the basket into the hot oil.
5
Now set a timer. Standard frying time is 3.5 minutes per pound, so a 15 pound turkey will take between 52 and 53 minutes to cook.
6
After cooking time is done, slowly lift the turkey filled basket out of the oil and let drain for a few minutes. Let rest for about 15 minutes before carving.

22639

kcal

Calories

1949

Fat

643

Carbs

1048

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the rub, 6 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, and more.

Yes, Our Family Fried Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Our Family Fried Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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