How Do You Cajun Deep Fry A Turkey?
• Purchase all necessary ingredients, temperature gauges and timers, noting that some fryers specially designed to fry turkeys come with these included. • In addition to turkey (appropriately sized according to your dinner plans), you will need Cajun marinade or ingredients to make your own, a chef’s syringe to inject the flavoring, peanut oil and any additional seasonings according to personal tastes. • Pre-mixed marinades, complete with injectors can be purchased from grocery and specialty stores. To make your own, consult the Web for recipes or be adventurous and try experimenting with your own flavors. • Prepare your turkey by allowing it to thaw and injecting the marinade and other seasonings. Do not stuff a turkey you plan to Cajun deep fry. • Test the equipment such as your fryer, basket or pan and ensure that your turkey(s) fit and can be submerged in oil. • Heat the oil to 350 to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (176.6 to 185 degrees Celsius). • It can take up to an hour for the peanut
