How to Deep Fry a Whole Turkey - Step by Step Tutorial by @BigPaulOnTheGrill

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: organic turkey

💰Cheaper: turkey legs

Organic turkey may be more nutritious, while turkey legs are more budget-friendly.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Find a spot away from the house to set up the turkey fryer and propane tank.

Fill the fryer pot with water until the turkey in the basket is covered, then mark the water level on a stick.

Dry the turkey completely with paper towels to avoid moisture in the fryer.

Fill the turkey fryer with peanut oil up to the marked level.

Turn on the propane and heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Marinate and season the turkey with Cajun butter marinade and Cajun seasonings.

Turn off the flame before lowering the turkey into the oil to prevent bubbling over.

Lower the turkey into the hot oil and turn the flame back on.

Cook the turkey for about 3-4 minutes per pound, checking that it reaches 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the thigh.

Remove the turkey from the oil and let it drain.

Transfer the turkey onto a plate with leafy greens for presentation.

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