Buffalo Deep Fried Turkey
by Masterbuilt
Ingredients
- 1 10 to 12 pound fresh or frozen turkey
- 3 gallons oil for frying
- 1 cup chicken broth
- tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 3 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces favorite buffalo style sauce
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Preheat oil to 400º F.
- Remove giblets and neck. If present, remove and discard plastic leg holder and pop-up timer.
- Rinse turkey well with cold water; drain cavity. Dry turkey well with paper towels.
- Inject 1/2 cup marinade into each side of breast. Inject 1/4 cup marinade into each leg and thigh.
- Place turkey, breast side up, in basket. Slowly lower basket into hot oil; be cautious of splattering oil. Maintain oil temperature around 350º F.
- Fry turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound. Remove from oil to check doneness.
- Insert an instant-read thermometer in the meaty part of the thigh; it is done when it reads 180º F.
- Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels.
- Let rest 15 minutes. Coat outside of turkey with favorite Buffalo style sauce. Carefully carve with sharp knife.