Ingredients:

1 whole turkey

1 tablespoon of salt

1 teaspoon of black pepper

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub

3 to 4 gallons of 100% peanut oil (just enough to cover the turkey)

 

Directions:

Wash bird inside and out and allow it to drain. Rub turkey with the salt, pepper, garlic and dry rub. Allow turkey to sit at room temperature for 1 hour or until completely thawed and dry.

 

Preheat peanut oil in an outdoor or countertop turkey fryer to 350º F. Make sure there is no moisture on the skin and carefully lower turkey into hot oil either in a fryer basket or using a sturdy tool inserted into the chest cavity. Submerge the turkey completely. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound plus 5 minutes per bird. Internal temperature should reach 165º F. Remove turkey from the oil and let sit 20 minutes before serving.

 

Makes 4 servings.