Rinse the outside and inside of a thawed turkey.

Brine for turkey before deep frying. This length of time lets the brine tastes soak into the meat, making for a more flavorful and juicy turkey. Slowly lower basket into hot oil, being cautious of splattering oil. Web carefully pour the brine over the turkey, making sure the entire bird is completely submerged in the liquid.

Web roast those gravy parts the same day, or buy a turkey candle. Using paper towels, pat the turkey dry. Web stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Cover the container and transfer to the fridge, if you have room. Web on the other hand, deep frying a turkey requires only three to four minutes per pound. Web the turkey will cook at 400 degrees for approximately one hour with the fan running in a convection oven.

Plus, it'll keep the bird moist and juicy throughout the frying process. How do you brine a turkey guy fieri? Web cut off excess neck skin making the cut about 2 inches above the neckline.

Do the same on the leg and thigh. Place the rack low enough for the bird to fit without touching the top or sides of the oven. Wash then dry the brined bird.

The general rule of thumb is to keep the turkey in the fryer for about three minutes per pound. Should you brine your turkey before you deep fry it? Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels.