Succulent Deep Fried Turkey
Succulent Deep Fried Turkey pairs a crackling, well-seasoned skin with juicy meat infused by a buttery broth injection and bold Cajun spices. Notes of garlic, onion, cayenne, and hot sauce build layered heat without overpowering the turkey’s rich flavor. It’s a standout centerpiece for holidays or any celebratory dinner where you want both crisp texture and deep, savory warmth.
- Prep9 mins 15 secs
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Succulent Deep Fried Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 30
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 1
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels; spray it all over with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the rub ingredients in a small bowl; rub the mixture over the turkey.
- 2
Combine the spice injection mixture ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until the butter melts. Let it cool until just barely warm. Using a spice injector, inject the mixture into several spots on both sides of the turkey breast and thighs, being careful not to inject too much in any one spot. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 3
Fry following the fryer manufacturer's directions using peanut oil. Check the package for more details.
- Calories 10348.56 kcal High 517%
- Protein 19.51 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 11.84 g 4%
- Total Fat 1191.23 g High 1527%
- Saturated Fat 13.79 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.2 mg High 33%
- Sodium 590.22 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.78 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 85.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Succulent Deep Fried Turkey is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 54 mins 15 secs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 10348.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Succulent Deep Fried Turkey?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Succulent Deep Fried Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Succulent Deep Fried Turkey?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Succulent Deep Fried Turkey?
- About 54 mins 15 secs in total: 9 mins 15 secs to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 10348.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Succulent Deep Fried Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Succulent Deep Fried Turkey healthy?
- Succulent Deep Fried Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 10348.56 calories and 19.51 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 590.22 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.79 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required