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Carla Hall's Hot Fried Turkey

Thanksgiving Top Fried Turkey Carla Hall
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Fried Turkey with Spiced Oil
skill level
Moderate
time
Over 120min
servings
6-8
cost
$$
Contributed by : Carla Hall
Preparing a turkey breast is as easy as brine, dredge, and fry. Follow these simple steps and you'll have this bird done.
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ingredients
  • For the Brine:
  • 2 quarts Water
  • 1/2 cup Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 Turkey Breast (both sides; cut into 8 pieces)
  • For the Spiced Oil:
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (plus more for frying)
  • 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • For Dredging:
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
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  • step 1
    ingredients 2 quarts Water
    1/2 cup Hot Sauce
    1/2 cup Kosher Salt
    1/2 cup Sugar
    1 Turkey Breast (both sides; cut into 8 pieces)
    instructions For the Brine: Whisk water, hot sauce, salt and sugar in a bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. Add turkey and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • step 2
    ingredients  
    instructions In a large Dutch oven heat oil to 325 degrees.
  • step 3
    ingredients 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (plus more for frying)
    2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
    1 teaspoon Paprika
    2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
    2 teaspoons Salt
    1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    1 teaspoon Sugar
    instructions For the Spiced Oil: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Add cayenne, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, garlic powder and sugar.  Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • step 4
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    instructions Pour brine off turkey and pat dry. Arrange on a wire rack in a single layer. 
  • step 5
    ingredients 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
    1 teaspoon Salt
    1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
    instructions For Dredging: In a medium bowl, combine dredging ingredients. Put flour mixture in mesh strainer and dust turkey lightly on both sides. Transfer turkey to a rimmed plate and allow to air dry in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • step 6
    ingredients  
    instructions Remove turkey from the refrigerator and return to the wire rack. Dust heavily with flour and then press to help cake on the flour for extra crispiness.
  • step 7
    ingredients  
    instructions Fry turkey in preheated oil until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees, about 8-10 minutes. Remove to a clean wire rack.
  • step 8
    instructions Before serving heat oil to 375 and fry turkey just until golden, about 5-6 minutes.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Serve with a drizzle of spiced oil. 
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