I have heard that deep fried turkey's are the best. I haven't ever tried on, but I'm considering making one this year. I don't have a big enough deep fryer for a turkey. Does it take a special kind? Can you deep fry it in the oven? How long does it take to cook? I want to make a good one! Should I put one in the oven and cook it the normal way as a back up? I have lots of people coming for dinner so I have to have it turn out!
2006-11-14 02:37:25 · 8 answers · asked by jamie_0778 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It is best to buy a specially made turkey fryer, your oil should be 350 degrees fahrenheit. Make sure the frier is in a very stable place. To determine how much oil you need put turkey on the steel holder that comes with the fryer and lower turkey into the fryer, pour in water until turkey is covered then lift turkey out and make a mark where the water line is, that is your oil level. Pour out the water and dry fryer thoroughly. pour oil in to desired level. Most fryers come with a thermostat that will tell you when the oil is hot enough. Cook turkey for three minutes per pound plus an additional five minutes. Lift out turkey and allow to cool to carving temperature. BE VERY CAREFUL there is nothing worse than a hot oil burn. I have seen turkey fryers at Sam's Club stores. Good Luck, enjoy your bird.
2006-11-14 02:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by muckrake 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you want to deep-fry a turkey you need to get a large fryer that can operate outdoors. (They can be a fire hazard.) I've seen them at Menards, Bass Pro Shops, and Wal-Mart. I've never heard of anyone deep-frying one in an oven, and I would not reccomend trying it. You're supposed to cook it a minute per pound (thawed). It's not hard to do, but be sure when you're lowering the turkey into the hot oil you do it a little at a time and put the turkey on the proper rack that comes with the fryer. Good luck!
2006-11-14 02:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by redrancherogirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are. there are actually turkey fryers that you can buy and it takes a lot of peanut oil which is kind of expensive but worth it and you could use the fryer for other things. one thing you could do if you don't need the turkey whole for presentation is do it in a regular deep pot, really deep add about 1/3 of peanut oil and fry the pieces separately, same great taste, takes a little longer and not a whole turkey but worth it. no matter what you do only use the amount of oil the pot calls for otherwise you will have a big fiery mess. when you put the turkey in the oil it bubbles up really high thats why you don't use too much. follow the directions on the fryer. i think i paid $30 for the fryer, another $50 for the propane tank and about $25 for the oil. also there is a garlic/butter/ cajun or creole marinade that comes with a needle for injection that is really, really good. its not spicy but marinading or injecting the turkey with this makes it taste incredible, its in the spice aisle usually. give it a try....good luck
2006-11-14 02:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alton Brown just did a show on deep frying a turkey. You can go to FoodNetwork.com and look it up. From what he showed, it looks like a lot of work, but it comes out good.
2006-11-14 02:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 03:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by boshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you want to deep fry turkey?
2006-11-14 03:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by *Dat*-*Libra*-*Cutie* 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
in a large boiling container
2006-11-14 02:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u shuld cook one da normal way foe bacc up!!!ummm i dont noe if u culd fry it in da oven!!!
2006-11-14 02:41:13 · answer #8 · answered by emmaline_tran 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋