Crispy Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Crispy Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey elevates your festive gatherings with a juicy and flavorful centerpiece that will impress your guests. This non-vegetarian dish features a spicy marinade that creates a crispy exterior while keeping the meat tender and moist. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any celebration, this Cajun cuisine is a must-try for those who love bold flavors.

With its versatile flavor profile, this turkey is ideal for serving with sides like cornbread stuffing or collard greens. You can easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, along with many other delicious options. Plus, our shopping list feature ensures you get the best prices on ingredients, making meal prep a breeze.

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dish!

Overview

This Cajun deep-fried turkey is a flavorful and juicy centerpiece for any festive occasion. Infused with a spicy marinade, this turkey is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a favorite at Thanksgiving tables.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Cajun

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups butter, melted
• 7 Fluid ounces (fl oz) beer
• 0.25 Cups onion juice
• 0.25 Cups garlic juice
• 0.25 Cups Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 0.25 Cups Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 12 Pounds (lb) whole turkey, marinated
• 3 Gallons peanut oil

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the beer, onion juice, garlic juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until the marinade is well blended.
2. Use a marinade-injecting syringe or turkey baster with an injector tip to inject the marinade into the turkey, ensuring to include the legs, back, wings, thighs, and breasts. Place the turkey in a large plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
3. When ready to fry, remove the turkey from the bag and place it into the cooking basket. Measure the amount of oil needed by lowering the turkey into the fryer and filling it with enough oil to cover it. Remove the turkey and set it aside.
4. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Return the turkey to the cooking basket and lower it slowly into the hot oil using the hanging device that comes with turkey deep-fryers. The turkey should be completely submerged in hot oil. Cook for 36 minutes or 3 minutes per pound of turkey. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. Turn off the flame and slowly remove the turkey from the oil, making sure all of the oil drains out of the cavity. Allow the turkey to rest on a serving platter before carving, about 20 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious Cajun deep-fried turkey!