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Seasoned with spicy Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper, this deep-fried turkey takes the holiday dinner’s starring role to new heights.
Ingredients
Oil for Frying
- 2 gallons Crisco® Pure Peanut Oil
- 1 (10 pound) turkey, completely thawed
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Rub
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Spice Injection Mixture
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Several dashes hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat turkey dry with paper towels; coat completely with no-stick cooking spray. Combine rub ingredients in small bowl; rub over turkey.
Step 2
Combine spice injection mixture ingredients in small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Let cool to barely warm. Inject the mixture with spice injector into several spots on both sides of the turkey breast and thighs, making sure not to inject too much into any one spot. Cover and chill overnight.
Step 3
Fry according to fryer manufacturer's directions using peanut oil. Reference package for additional information.
Tips
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 2309 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat188g | 241% |
| Saturated Fat38g | 190% |
| Cholesterol488mg | 163% |
| Sodium2777mg | 121% |
| Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein154g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
| Calcium157mg | 12% |
| Iron10mg | 56% |
| Potassium1602mg | 34% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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