{"id":23267,"date":"2024-10-16T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/?p=23267"},"modified":"2024-11-28T07:03:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:03:21","slug":"fried-turkey-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Fried Turkey Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to serve up a show-stopping, mouth-watering turkey this holiday season, look no further than my Fried Turkey Recipe! We\u2019re talkin\u2019 about a turkey so succulent and juicy on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside, it\u2019ll make you wonder why you ever bothered with oven roasting. This bird is infused with a flavorful homemade injection and rubbed down in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-turkey-rub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cajun seasoning<\/a>, resulting in an out-of-this-world holiday experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5.jpg\" alt=\"Fried turkey on a white platter with oranges and fresh herbs around it\" class=\"wp-image-47504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My daddy has been frying our Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey for the last ten years. Once we had the first taste, we never went back. Now, I know deep-frying can sound intimidating, but don\u2019t you worry; this guide is as much a \u201cHow-To\u201d as it is a recipe. I\u2019m gonna take you step-by-step through the process, including a homemade turkey injection marinade that is so packed with flavor, it\u2019ll make your taste buds dance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goodness doesn\u2019t stop there. We\u2019re not just frying any ol\u2019 turkey; we\u2019re elevating it with a blend of cajun spices that\u2019ll bring a little Southern heat to your table. This recipe uses the king of oils\u2014peanut oil\u2014to get that crispy, golden exterior that\u2019s signature to a well-fried turkey. So grab your apron and let\u2019s get this party started, \u2019cause if you\u2019ve been searchin\u2019 for the ultimate fried turkey recipe, boo, you just hit the jackpot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a fried turkey veteran or a newbie, this guide on how to fry turkey is fun, friendly and oh so delicious. Happy Thanksgiving y\u2019all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Warning:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>Frying a turkey is an extremely dangerous undertaking. Yes, there are precautions that can be taken to minimize the risk but there\u2019s no way to heat up gallons of oil, dunk a turkey in it and be guaranteed that you won\u2019t hurt yourself or others. Be sure to follow the safety guidelines provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#The_Lowdown_on_This_Fried_Turkey\" title=\"The Lowdown on This Fried Turkey\">The Lowdown on This Fried Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Safety_Guidelines_You_Should_Follow_For_Deep_Frying_Turkey\" title=\"Safety Guidelines You Should Follow For Deep Frying Turkey\">Safety Guidelines You Should Follow For Deep Frying Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Ingredients_youll_need_to_make_Fried_Turkey\" title=\"Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Fried Turkey\">Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Fried Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#For_the_Injection\" title=\"For the Injection\">For the Injection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#For_the_Turkey\" title=\"For the Turkey\">For the Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#How_to_make_Fried_Turkey\" title=\"How to make Fried Turkey\">How to make Fried Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#What_to_serve_with_Cajun_fried_turkey\" title=\"What to serve with Cajun fried turkey\">What to serve with Cajun fried turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Recipe_Substitutions\" title=\"Recipe Substitutions\">Recipe Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\" title=\"Recipe Variations and Additions\">Recipe Variations and Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_making_the_best_fried_turkey_recipe\" title=\"Expert Tips and Tricks for making the best fried turkey recipe\">Expert Tips and Tricks for making the best fried turkey recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#How_to_store_reheat_Fried_Turkey\" title=\"How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey\">How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#How_long_will_Fried_Turkey_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?\">How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Can_I_freeze_Cajun_fried_turkey\" title=\"Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?\">Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#More_Turkey_Recipes\" title=\"More Turkey Recipes\">More Turkey Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Fried_Turkey\" title=\"Fried Turkey\">Fried Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#How_to_store_reheat_Fried_Turkey-2\" title=\"How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey\">How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#How_long_will_Fried_Turkey_last_in_the_fridge-2\" title=\"How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?\">How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Can_I_freeze_Cajun_fried_turkey-2\" title=\"Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?\">Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fried-turkey-recipe\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-on-this-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_on_This_Fried_Turkey\"><\/span>The Lowdown on This Fried Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Southern Creole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Deep-Fried<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Gluten-Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> Juicy Turkey, with a Savory Cajun Kick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Intermediate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9fcde3ac99d958526b02cc32de4cbef\"><strong>Juicy Injection Flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This turkey&#8217;s got a secret weapon: that rich, buttery injection marinade. With flavors like Worcestershire, a lil&#8217; crab boil, and Cajun seasoning, you&#8217;re gonna get serious taste in every single bite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c8565753870b9fd58fdec39713a5dac\"><strong>Perfectly Crispy Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No rubbery skin here, y&#8217;all! Thanks to the deep-frying magic, you&#8217;ll end up with a turkey that&#8217;s got a crispy, crunchy skin on every side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a73d6b8b8293dc4066286c7ce601bfce\"><strong>Quick Cookin&#8217; Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike roasting, which takes forever, this fried turkey&#8217;s done in about an hour. So you&#8217;ll be carvin&#8217; and eatin&#8217; WAY sooner!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safety-guidelines-you-should-follow-for-deep-frying-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Guidelines_You_Should_Follow_For_Deep_Frying_Turkey\"><\/span>Safety Guidelines You Should Follow For Deep Frying Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, frying a turkey is not something to be taken lightly. To ensure your own safety and the safety of others, it\u2019s crucial to not only prepare but to do everything possible to prevent disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s kick things off with a few critical points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children and pets should be nowhere near a deep-frying setup. There should be absolutely no chance they\u2019ll get anywhere close to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before frying, read and follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions and warnings included with your deep fryer. Regardless of what\u2019s written in this post, it\u2019s more important to adhere to those rules rather than deviate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t recommend the use of indoor fryers, it\u2019s a bit too risky for my taste. But, if an indoor setup is your only option, make sure it is indeed an indoor setup. An outdoor setup will not suffice inside and vice versa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a fire extinguisher on hand! Seriously y\u2019all, you never know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear protective clothing. I highly recommend wearing long sleeves (maybe even layers), protective gloves and close-toed shoes. Oil splatter burns are not fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once in the fryer, do not leave it unattended! If you need relief from cold weather or have to take a bathroom break, find someone to take your place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most importantly, <strong>DO NOT DRINK AND FRY<\/strong>. I know, it\u2019s Thanksgiving and we all deserve to drink and enjoy, but I promise it\u2019s not worth the potential ruin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, now that we\u2019ve covered the serious stuff, let\u2019s talk deep-frying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need-to-make-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_youll_need_to_make_Fried_Turkey\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Fried Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you don\u2019t have to make the injection recipe, but I highly recommend it. Putting the flavor straight into the meat makes a world of difference. If this is your first Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with new in-laws or guests and you really want to blow their minds \u2013 don\u2019t skip the turkey injection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-injection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_Injection\"><\/span>For the Injection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ingredients for making the injection for fried turkey on a white surface before mixing\" class=\"wp-image-75013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken stock<\/strong>: The base of your marinade, adding moisture and a hint of chicken flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salted butter and oil:<\/strong> Because everything tastes better with butter! Melted and ready to give this fried turkey recipe some richness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light brown sugar<\/strong>: Adds a nuanced sweetness that balances the savory and spicy elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worcestershire sauce<\/strong>: A complex flavor booster with a little tang, a little sweet, and a lot of savory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple cider vinegar<\/strong>: A splash of acidity to wake up those flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onion Powder &amp; Garlic Powder:<\/strong> These two are workin&#8217; together to bring some serious flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon juice<\/strong>: Brightens up the marinade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concentrated liquid crab boil<\/strong>: A Southern staple that adds a unique spicy and aromatic complexity. It&#8217;s my secret ingredient, boos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soy sauce<\/strong>: Adds a little salty depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasoned Salt &amp; Cajun Seasoning:<\/strong> These seasonings bring out ALL the flavors. Long live Cajun!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cayenne pepper<\/strong>: Just enough to add a dash of heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_Turkey\"><\/span>For the Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-2.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ingredients for making the fried turkey on a white surface before frying\" class=\"wp-image-75014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-2-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-2-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turkey<\/strong>: Go for high-quality, between 10 \u2013 14 pounds and make sure it\u2019s room temperature and fully thawed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peanut oil<\/strong>: Essential for deep frying, it has a high smoke point and gives a nutty, rich flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More Cajun Seasoning (for the rub):<\/strong> Gives the turkey an extra layer of flavor. Use whatever blend you love best, whether it&#8217;s store-bought or <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-cajun-seasoning-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_Fried_Turkey\"><\/span><strong>How to make Fried Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright y\u2019all, here\u2019s where things get a bit serious. Before you begin prepping your turkey, you\u2019ll need a foolproof frying-rig, which includes a burner and stand, a pot, a thermometer for the oil, and the hanger and lowering mechanism for the bird. You\u2019ll also need a propane tank. You should NOT try to jury-rig your own setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistakes people make when using this cooking method are: setting up the fryer in or near a home or something combustible, overfilling the pot with oil, and dropping the turkey too quickly, causing the hot oil to splash. Not fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-2d06e8c59052a65a3cd6e223f0806823\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-2d06e8c59052a65a3cd6e223f0806823\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 1:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tPrep Your Frying Setup\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-2d06e8c59052a65a3cd6e223f0806823\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDetermine\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thow much oil you need. To do that, place the turkey in the pot and fill it with water, measuring along the way. Stop when the turkey is covered by about half an inch or so. Remove the turkey and be sure to properly dry it.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPour\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe water out of the pot once the turkey is removed, dry it well.  You now know exactly how much oil you will need to add to your fryer.  Please keep this in mind and record for later.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-4838a411da49e3ecfc95bf6ad0fd2d32\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-4838a411da49e3ecfc95bf6ad0fd2d32\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tGet Your Injection Ready\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-4838a411da49e3ecfc95bf6ad0fd2d32\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-3.jpg\" alt=\"A pot filled with marinade, being stirred with a wooden spoon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tall ingredients to a small pot over medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes until slightly reduced.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-4.jpg\" alt=\"A meat injector filled with marinade, next to a small measuring cup containing marinade\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllow\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tinjection to come to room temperature and add to a injector.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-f2a962e9cd96e4d4ab4d978a4d6788c6\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-f2a962e9cd96e4d4ab4d978a4d6788c6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 3:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tInject and Rub the Turkey\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-f2a962e9cd96e4d4ab4d978a4d6788c6\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-9.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a meat injector being inserted into the turkey breast\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClean\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe turkey thoroughly inside and out. \r\n Once the turkey is completely thawed out and room temperature, place injection needle all over turkey.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-10.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a meat injector being inserted into the turkey leg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInject\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tliquid inside of meaty areas like breasts and thighs. 2-3 injections per thigh and 3-4 per breast should be good but the more the merrier if you want more flavor.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-5.jpg\" alt=\"A raw turkey generously coated with marinade\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRub\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe liquid on the outside of the turkey if some comes out during the injection process. Allow marinade to sit up to 24 hours.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-6.jpg\" alt=\"A raw turkey generously coated with seasoning rub\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThoroughly sprinkle\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe turkey with cajun seasoning and rub in.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-a4029f4153ad765f43833527c156d82c\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a4029f4153ad765f43833527c156d82c\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 3:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tFry the Bird!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a4029f4153ad765f43833527c156d82c\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/72_Fried-Turkey-11.jpg\" alt=\"Raw turkey being lowered to a frying pot\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFill\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tyour pot with the equivalent amount of oil from the amount your recorded of the water earlier. Your setup should be in an open area, a safe distance away from anything flammable. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees (using a thermometer). Once the oil has reached its temperature, securely insert the hanger into the bird.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-2.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey frying on a frying pot\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLower\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe turkey into the pot very carefully and slowly. Ease the bird into the oil and, if it seems to go wrong on the way down, pull it out immediately and try again. Once the turkey is submerged, it will cook quickly. I\u2019d recommend about 2-3 minutes of cooking per pound of meat.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Golden and juicy fried turkey raised out of the fryer pot\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe hook to slowly pull out the turkey when you&#8217;re ready to ckeck the temp, allowing for excess oil to drip off as you raise it. When the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165- 170F degrees for white meat and 175 to 180F degrees for dark meat, you\u2019re good to go! Let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-cajun-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_serve_with_Cajun_fried_turkey\"><\/span><strong>What to serve with Cajun fried turkey <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic Thanksgiving Sides<\/strong>: Pair up this fried turkey with a cozy dish of creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, that sweet and savory <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cornbread-dressing-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cornbread stuffing<\/a>, tangy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/oyster-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oyster dressing<\/a>, or even a big ol\u2019 scoop of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/grean-bean-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">green bean casserole<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sauce It Up<\/strong>: Take things to the next level with a side of homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/giblet-gravy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">giblet gravy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/turkey-gravy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turkey gravy<\/a>, or a tangy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-cranberry-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cranberry sauce<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holiday Drink Pairings<\/strong>: Wash it all down with a festive glass of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/spiced-apple-cider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spiced apple cider<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/thanksgiving-punch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving punch<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/christmas-punch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas punch<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish With Dessert<\/strong>: End the feast with a slice of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/pumpkin-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pumpkin pie<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/apple-pie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apple pie<\/a>, a gooey <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/pecan-pie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pecan pie<\/a>, or a generous helping of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/sweet-potato-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweet potato casserole<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-eb936f5f641acc4f06343a1e2c405145\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-eb936f5f641acc4f06343a1e2c405145\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMenu Option:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tComplete Meal With Fried Turkey\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-eb936f5f641acc4f06343a1e2c405145\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/seafood-dressing\/\" aria-label=\"View Seafood Dressing Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Seafood-Dressing-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Close up of seafood dressing on a plate\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis seafood dressing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis amazing y&#8217;all! Rich tender cornbread mixes with fresh shrimp, lump crab, fresh herbs, spices and a seafood stock to create the ultimate decadent stuffing side.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-cranberry-sauce\/\" aria-label=\"View Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Homemade-Cranberry-Sauce-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A spoon in a white bowl of fresh cranberry sauce recipe.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis cranberry sauce\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis flavored with citrusy orange juice and the perfect amount of sugar. The perfect match for this turkey!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/smashed-potatoes\/\" aria-label=\"View Smashed Potatoes Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Smashed-Potatoes-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A baking sheet filled with smashed potatoes with garlic butter in a spoon\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn these crispy smashed potatoes,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttender potatoes are smashed, baked until golden-brown, and smothered in homemade garlic chive butter.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/butter-pecan-layer-cake\/\" aria-label=\"View Butter Pecan Cake Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Butter-Pecan-Layer-Cake-hero-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A slice of butter pecan cake being removed on a white background\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMy butter pecan cake\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thas three delicious layers with pecans baked right in the batter and is topped with a maple cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-substitutions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Substitutions\"><\/span>Recipe Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Swap Out Butter<\/strong>: If you\u2019re dairy-free, use a high-smoke-point oil like avocado oil instead of butter for the injection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herbs and Spices<\/strong>: Add some fresh thyme, rosemary, or a little smoked paprika to your turkey injection for an extra layer of flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasoning Blends<\/strong>: If Cajun isn\u2019t your thing, try a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-turkey-rub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade turkey rub<\/a>, BBQ rub, lemon-pepper seasoning, or even a classic herbes de Provence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oil Choices<\/strong>: Canola or sunflower oil also work well, though they might slightly alter the flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-and-additions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\"><\/span>Recipe Variations and Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spice Level<\/strong>: Adjust the heat by playing with the amount of Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper. Some like their Cajun fried turkey hot, some not!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweet and Tangy<\/strong>: A small amount of maple syrup or honey in the injection can balance out the spices with some sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruit Juices<\/strong>: Try adding apple or orange juice to the injection. It pairs surprisingly well with the Cajun spices!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic Lovers<\/strong>: Double up on the garlic powder or toss a few smashed garlic cloves right into the marinade pot. The more garlic, the better!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a golden-brown, crispy turkey breast being sliced\" class=\"wp-image-47506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips-and-tricks-for-making-the-best-fried-turkey-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_making_the_best_fried_turkey_recipe\"><\/span>Expert <strong>Tips and Tricks for making the best fried turkey recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quality Turkey<\/strong>:&nbsp;Start with a quality bird, y\u2019all. The better the turkey, the better the end result. Make sure it\u2019s fully thawed and at room temp before you start the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injection Timing:&nbsp;<\/strong>Inject the marinade at least a few hours before frying to let those flavors permeate the meat. If you can do it up to 24 hours ahead, even better!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry it Well:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thoroughly pat dry the turkey inside and out&nbsp;before frying. Any extra moisture can cause that oil to act up, and we don\u2019t want any splattering now, do we?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature Check:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monitor your oil temperature closely. Maintaining a consistent temp between 350\u00b0F and 375\u00b0F is key for a crispy exterior and juicy interior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-amp-reheat-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_reheat_Fried_Turkey\"><\/span><strong>How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got leftovers (and that\u2019s a big if, \u2019cause this turkey is just that good), wrap \u2019em tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s from the fridge or the freezer, you\u2019ll want to reheat your turkey without drying it out. To do this, preheat your oven to 325\u00b0F. Place the turkey in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil to keep it moist. Heat until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F. If it\u2019s from the freezer, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-will-fried-turkey-last-in-the-fridge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_Fried_Turkey_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span><strong>How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fridge, your fried turkey will stay good for about 3 to 4 days. So, if you&#8217;re anything like me, you\u2019ll be munchin&#8217; on leftovers until you&#8217;re ready to gobble no more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-freeze-cajun-fried-turkey\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze_Cajun_fried_turkey\"><\/span><strong>Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can freeze this bird. Just make sure to remove the meat from the bones first. Wrap the turkey slices or pieces in aluminum foil and then put them into a freezer-safe plastic bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing. Your turkey will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a fork piercing crispy, golden-brown fried turkey slices\" class=\"wp-image-74858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000432835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How big of a turkey can I fry?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I would suggest staying under a 15-pound turkey in fryers that claim an 18-pound maximum. Most indoor and outdoor fryers boast about being able to handle up to an 18-pound turkey but I wouldn\u2019t recommend going THAT hard. Smaller birds cook more evenly, and frying a large one increases the risk of burning the skin before the center cooks through. Large birds can also cause oil-spillover, even if you\u2019ve properly measured the oil and have it below the maximum fill-line on the pot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000434536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should I fully defrost my turkey?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">YES! Placing a wet or icy turkey in hot oil could land you in the hospital, especially if there are chunks of ice. As a general rule, turkey-thawing time in the fridge requires about 24 hours for every 5 pounds ( in a refrigerator set to about 40 degrees). <strong>Pay extra attention to this: <\/strong>a seemingly full defrosted turkey might still be hiding ice in its cavity, especially between the rib bones. Double, triple and quadruple-check that there is no ice hidden in there, and dry the bird well before putting it in the hot oil.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000437636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to inject the turkey?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You don&#8217;t <em>have<\/em> to, but trust me, it&#8217;s worth it! Injecting adds flavor deep into the meat and keeps it juicy. For this recipe, I used my daddy&#8217;s signature homemade injection. It&#8217;s salty, sweet, spicy and well-balanced. After about 10 years of successful testing, I can confidently guarantee that this injection is IT!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10.jpg\" alt=\"Fork picking up a slice of this juicy fried turkey recipe\" class=\"wp-image-47512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reshoot_72-Fried-Turkey-10-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beware: if you\u2019ve never had a fried turkey, you might never want an oven-roasted one ever again. Fried Turkeys can deliver an incredibly-juicy bird with the crispiest skin possible. Seriously, I\u2019m talking about a potato chip outside with a tender, fall-apart inside! So go ahead, prep your frying station, and get into it boos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-turkey-recipes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Turkey_Recipes\"><\/span><strong>More Turkey Recipes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/roasted-turkey-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roasted Turkey Legs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/turkey-pot-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Pot Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/turkey-and-dumplings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey and Dumplings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/turkey-chops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Chops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/smothered-turkey-wings-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/baked-turkey-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baked Turkey Wings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/turkey-empanadas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Empanada Recipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-23268\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"23268\" data-servings=\"20\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-gbc-2024\"><div class=\"gbc-recipe-card\">\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--top\">\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__img\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"450\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fried-Turkey-1-450x690.jpg\" class=\"attachment-vertical-thumbnail size-vertical-thumbnail\" alt=\"A fried turkey taken out of the oil resting before it is served\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card__top-right\">\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fried_Turkey\"><\/span>Fried Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Learn how to deep-fry a turkey to crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat perfection! 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wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-23268 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"23268\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--middle\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"23268\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uoae5x\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Turkey Fryer<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-23268-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"23268\" data-servings=\"20\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Injection<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;chicken stock\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken stock<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/3&#032;cup&#032;salted butter&#032;melted\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;avocado oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">avocado oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tbsp&#032;light brown sugar&#032;packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light brown sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tbsp&#032;worcestershire sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tbsp&#032;apple cider vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tbsp&#032;onion powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tbsp&#032;garlic powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tbsp&#032;lemon juice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;concentrated liquid crab boil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">concentrated liquid crab boil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;soy sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tsp&#032;seasoned salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">seasoned salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tsp&#032;cajun seasoning\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cajun seasoning<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;tsp&#032;cayenne pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Turkey<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;turkey&#032;10-14 lb, room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">turkey<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">10-14 lb, room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3-5&#032;gallons&#032;peanut oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3-5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gallons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peanut oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;cajun seasoning- can be store bought&#032;or turkey spice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cajun seasoning- can be store bought<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or turkey spice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-23268-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"23268\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Injection<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add all ingredients to a small pot over medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes until slightly reduced.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Allow injection to come to room temperature and add to a injector.  <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Turkey<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Clean the turkey thoroughly inside and out.  <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the turkey is completely thawed out and room temperature, place injection needle all over turkey particularly in meaty areas like breasts and thighs and inject liquid inside of turkey.  If some comes out, just rub on the outside.  (2-3 injections per thigh and 3-4 per breast should be good but the more the merrier if you want more flavor).  Allow marinade to sit up to 24 hours.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The longer the better!  If you marinade overnight, keep in the fridge but then remove and let it come to room temp before you fry it.  No cold turkey going in the oil y&#39;all.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Thoroughly sprinkle the turkey with cajun seasoning and rub in.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For Frying the Turkey<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat oil in a very large stockpot to 350 degrees. Once heat reaches temperature, insert hanger into turkey. It should be very secure.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly and carefully lower turkey into oil until fully submerged. Fry turkey about 3 minutes per pound but start checking sooner just in case.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165-170 degrees for white meat and 175-180 degrees for dark meat so when you check with your thermometer it should reach this temp.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-23268-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once there, remove and allow to rest for at least 20-25 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- wp:heading --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-amp-reheat-fried-turkey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_reheat_Fried_Turkey-2\"><\/span><strong>How to store &amp; reheat Fried Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you\u2019ve got leftovers (and that\u2019s a big if, \u2019cause this turkey is just that good), wrap \u2019em tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Whether it\u2019s from the fridge or the freezer, you\u2019ll want to reheat your turkey without drying it out. To do this, preheat your oven to 325\u00b0F. Place the turkey in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil to keep it moist. Heat until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F. If it\u2019s from the freezer, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-how-long-will-fried-turkey-last-in-the-fridge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_Fried_Turkey_last_in_the_fridge-2\"><\/span><strong>How long will Fried Turkey last in the fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">In the fridge, your fried turkey will stay good for about 3 to 4 days. So, if you&#8217;re anything like me, you\u2019ll be munchin&#8217; on leftovers until you&#8217;re ready to gobble no more!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-freeze-cajun-fried-turkey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze_Cajun_fried_turkey-2\"><\/span><strong>Can I freeze Cajun fried turkey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">You can freeze this bird. Just make sure to remove the meat from the bones first. Wrap the turkey slices or pieces in aluminum foil and then put them into a freezer-safe plastic bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing. Your turkey will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">362<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">111<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">540<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">356<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span 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