Do you always wait for Thanksgiving to deep-fry a turkey? Did you know it is an easy way to cook a tasty bird at any point of the year? To prepare this festive staple when adhering to safety guidelines, you must first understand how to deep fry a turkey.
This article will show you how to deep fry a turkey responsibly indoors or outdoors, as well as how to set up your turkey fryer. This manual will also address often asked questions, such as "How much oil would I need?" as well as "How long would it take to cook a turkey?"
Never fry a frozen turkey because it will trigger the hot oil to spill over, possibly resulting in injuries and flames. Before cooking, ensure the turkey is absolutely defrosted. Say, "Oh yes!" to the turkey craze. Trying to learn how to deep fry a turkey is the most efficient way to produce an exquisitely tender and juicy turkey. Try to closely heed the directions!
Indoor Turkey Deep Frying
Using an electric fryer, indoors, you can get a wonderful taste without having to take that extra step. Despite the enormous heat and potential hazards, make sure to obey these simple steps.
- Thaw the turkey fully, or use a fresh turkey.
- Take the wrapping from the turkey and discard the neck as well as giblets. Let it dry.
- Fill the fryer with oil, but do not go above the top line marked.
- Preheat the fryer’s oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Start preparing the turkey for some seasonings, marinades, or added spices as the oil heats. Tuck the legs in.
- Position the basket in the fryer for thirty seconds after the oil has heated up. Start by removing the basket from the oil and place the turkey inside.
- Bring down the turkey gradually into the fryer. The turkey may not be completely submerged in oil. This will result in the upper part of the breast remaining white even after it has been cooked to the correct end temp.
- Set the timer for three to four minutes per pound of turkey.
- All dark meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit to 180 degrees Fahrenheit and all-white-meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To guarantee that the meat has achieved the proper internal temperature, use a meat thermometer.
- When the turkey is cooked, carefully remove it from the container and place it on paper towels.
- Allow for a twenty-minute rest before extracting the turkey from the racks or basket to carve.
|
Size of the Turkey (in Pounds) |
Cooking Time Outdoors (in Minutes) |
|
5 to 8 |
15 to 32 |
|
10 to 12 |
30 to 48 |
|
15 to 20 |
45 to 80 |
|
25 to 30 |
60 to 100 |
Outdoor Turkey Deep Frying
If you are outdoors, using a propane deep fryer can be extremely risky. Never abandon your deep fryer unsupervised, and closely observe the following instructions:
- When preparing your outdoor fryer, add the amount of oil you decided was required.
- Once the turkey has been immersed, the oil depth should be at least three to five inches below the pot’s rim.
- Put on an apron and gloves for protection.
- Preheat the oil to 350°F (180°C). Use a fry thermometer attached to the side of the pot/ digital read thermometer.
- While the oil heats, enable the turkey to move to room temperature.
- Switch off the burner and drop the empty basket into the pot for about thirty seconds after the oil has reached the correct temperature.
- Lift the basket from the oil, put the seasoned turkey inside, then gently and move down the basket back into the oil. This method of preheating the basket would help hold the surface preserved and avoid it from clinging to the basket.
- There is no need to preheat the hanger if your outdoor fryer comes with one rather than a basket. Rather, tightly skewer the turkey with the hanger’s hook, so that you can lift the turkey safely without it falling down.
- Carefully insert the turkey into the oil, being cautious not to lose it.
- Re-light the burner.
- Cook the turkey for about four to five minutes per pound. A ten-pound turkey, for instance, would need to fry for 40 to 50 minutes. Using this recipe, you can build your specific deep-frying turkey time chart based on how crispy you like your turkey. A deep-fried turkey time map for outdoor cooking can be found below.
- Dark meat should be cooked until it hits an internal temperature of 175°F to 180°F. Cook until the white meat touches an internal temperature of 165 to 170°F.
- When the turkey is cooked, turn down the heat and carefully remove it from the pot, placing it on a rack in a pan or on paper towels to soak.
- Leave the turkey to stay uninterrupted for 20 miles.
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Size of the Turkey (in Pounds) |
Cooking Time Outdoors (in Minutes) |
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5 to 8 |
20 to 40 |
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10 to 12 |
40 to 60 |
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15 to 20 |
60 to 80 |
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25 to 30 |
80 to 100 |
Deep Frying a Turkey by Weight
When determining how long to deep fry a turkey, 2 different variables must be considered. The first one is the turkey’s size. The second question is what temperature you are deep-frying the turkey at. Cooking a turkey at a temperature of at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended.
Lower temperatures, such as 300 degrees Fahrenheit or a little less can make it difficult to completely cook a turkey. To sum up, I suggest deep frying a fourteen-pound or smaller turkey for 3 minutes per pound. A turkey weighing fifteen pounds or more, on the other hand, can be deep-fried for 3.5 minutes per pound.
In conclusion, turkeys are an excellent food to serve to bigger or smaller groups, particularly during the festivities. Deep frying, in particular, pulls out a variety of delicious flavors as well as a pleasant layered exterior. If this is your first time deep-frying a turkey, ensure to deep fry it for the right period. At 350 degrees Fahrenheit, this takes 3 to 3.5 minutes per pound. It is also worth noting that not every turkey can deep fry a certain way, so pay attention to each turkey you plan to deep fry.
References
https://thecookingexpert.com/how-long-to-deep-fry-a-turkey/
