How to Prepare a Turkey for Deep Frying

Deep fried turkey is a treat that no one forgets once they've tasted it. Once you taste deep fried, all other methods may just taste bland. If you're going to deep fry your first turkey, you'll need to prepare it first.

Things You'll Need

• Spices of your choice
• Turkey
• Knife
• Area to wash turkey

Instructions

1. Allow the turkey to thaw in the refrigerator for three to four days if it's frozen. When you make deep fried turkey, you need it completely thawed.

2. Open the bag and remove the metal prongs that may be holding the legs. Once the prongs are removed, open the body cavity and remove the neck.

3. Turn the turkey around and lift the flap of skin at the other end. You'll usually find a bag that contains giblets. Remove the bag. On rare occasion, the giblets are loose in the cavity. If that is the case, check thoroughly to make certain that you remove them all.

4. Cut the flap of skin away from the opening of the body cavity. Cut away the tail at the other end. These pieces of skin add no benefit to the deep fried turkey.

5. Wash the turkey thoroughly before you fry it. Rinse the inside. At this time, you can inject the turkey with spices or use a salt and pepper rub on the skin. You can add a little garlic to the seasoning for additional flavor.

Tips & Warnings

• If you fry a seasoned turkey in oil and want to reuse the oil to fry a second turkey, season the skin a little less since some from the first remains in the oil.

• Never make deep fried turkey with the neck inside.