How to Prepare for Deep Frying Turkey

In many homes, Thanksgiving without fried turkey just isn't the same. It is a very fast way to cook turkey, and the result is moist, delicious meat with a crispy browned skin. Here's how to prepare a turkey for deep-frying.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Turkey deep frying kit
• Turkey marinade
• Frying oil
• Marinade syringe

1. Buy a turkey fryer that weighs between about 15 to 20 lbs. Let it thaw out completely.

2. Remove the neck, liver, giblets and any excess fats that you do not want to be fried. Rinse the turkey thoroughly and make sure all feathers are removed.

3. Determine how much oil you will need. Place the turkey in the fryer and add water until it reaches 2 inches above your turkey. Take the turkey out and make note of the water's level.

4. Dry the fryer thoroughly. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

5. Prepare a marinade for your turkey. Use a syringe to insert the marinade into thighs, legs and breast. Sprinkle seasoning on the turkey and rub it in.

6. Pour enough oil into the fryer to reach the level you had previously marked. Heat the oil to the correct temperature. Carefully place the turkey in the oil to deep fry it.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you use the turkey fryer make sure you read the instructions very carefully.
• Never fry a turkey indoors to avoid any accidents with the highly flammable oil.
• Don't ever leave the frying turkey unattended.
• Let the oil cool down before you dispose of it.

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