Ingredients
1 whole whole turkey
1 gallon peanut oil
3 tbsp hot paprika
3 tbsp chili powder
3 tbsp salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sage
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 stick butter
8 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
cilantro
thai chili pepper
Tools
turkey fryer
wire rack
Directions
Step 1
Combine the ingredients below in a bowl for your spice mix.
1 gallon peanut oil
3 tbsp hot paprika
3 tbsp chili powder
3 tbsp salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sage
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Step 2
Thoroughly coat the turkey with the seasoning mix, massaging it beneath the skin and over the outside.
1 whole whole turkey
Step 3
Heat your peanut oil to 400F, this can take up to an hour.
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.
1 stick butter
8 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
cilantro
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!
