Ingredients
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1 whole whole turkey
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1 gallon peanut oil
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3 tbsp hot paprika
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3 tbsp chili powder
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3 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp onion powder
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp cumin
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1 tbsp coriander
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1 tbsp ground ginger
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2 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp sage
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1 tsp thyme
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1 tsp oregano
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 stick butter
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8 cloves garlic
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2 tbsp olive oil
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cilantro
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thai chili pepper
Tools
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turkey fryer
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wire rack
Directions
Step 1
Combine the ingredients below in a bowl for your spice mix.
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1 gallon peanut oil
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3 tbsp hot paprika
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3 tbsp chili powder
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3 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp onion powder
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp cumin
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1 tbsp coriander
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1 tbsp ground ginger
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2 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp sage
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1 tsp thyme
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1 tsp oregano
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
Step 2
Thoroughly coat the turkey with the seasoning mix, massaging it beneath the skin and over the outside.
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1 whole whole turkey
Step 3
Heat your peanut oil to 400F, this can take up to an hour.
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1 gallon peanut oil
Step 4
Pat the turkey dry inside and out, then CAREFULLY lower the turkey into the oil. EXPAND this line for more safety tips. Fry for 3 mins per pound before removing and placing on a wire rack where it should sit for at least 15 mins.
Step 5
Keep turkey fryer outside away from decks, trees or other objects that could easily burn.
Step 6
Make sure the turkey is fully thawed before frying. Pat down dry to elminate any moisture.
Step 7
Place the fryer on a level, sturdy surface.
Step 8
Turn off the burner while lowering the turkey into the oil. Once it's in, turn the burner on again.
Step 9
Keep the burner 2 feet away from the fryer.
Step 10
Avoid water based marinades.
Step 11
Melt butter and combine with minced garlic, olive oil, chopped cilantro and chopped thai chili pepper.
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1 stick butter
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8 cloves garlic
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2 tbsp olive oil
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cilantro
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thai chili pepper
Step 12
Once the turkey is done frying, let sit for 15 mins, carve, and enjoy with your thai chili sauce. Happy Thanksgiving!