Deep-Fried Turkey with Garlic Lemon Marinade
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients
- 10 to 12 lb. turkey
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 4 tbsp. minced)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 
 
Add a bold flavor to your deep-fried turkey
with this easy turkey marinade. Injecting
the turkey
with this marinade before deep-frying, produces moist meat with a great garlic flavor
and a hint of lemon. Let us show you How
to Deep Fry a Turkey
safely.
 

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Directions

  • Add all of the marinade ingredients to a small saucepan.

  • Stir the ingredients over medium heat and cook until all the ingredients have dissolved and
    are well blended.

  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

  • Remove all contents in the cavity of the turkey and remove the leg ties and the pop-up indicator
    (if one has been inserted in the breast). Clean turkey under cold running water. Be sure to clean
    and rinse the cavity also.

  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Dry the surface and cavity thoroughly.

  • After the marinade has cooled, prepare to inject the turkey. If minced garlic was used instead
    of garlic powder, strain the marinade to remove any pieces that may not go through the injection
    needle.

  • Before injecting in the turkey, whisk the marinade to blend the ingredients together. Fill the
    injection syringe with marinade.

  • Begin injecting the turkey. When injecting the turkey, make as few punctures as possible.
    Distribute to different areas in the puncture area by pull the needle just partial out and then
    inserting at different angles.

  • Inject approximately 2 to 3 ounces into each breast and 1 ounce into each leg and each
    thigh.

  • Dry the turkey off thoroughly again with paper towels. Place the turkey in the frying basket
    or on the rack, depending on the type of fryer being used. Prepare turkey for deep-frying according
    to the deep-frying instructions for the type of fryer being used.

  • Cook the turkey at 350°F for 3 minutes per pound, plus 5 minutes. Do not overcook, but the

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breast should have an internal temperature of at least 170°F and the leg/thigh should be
180°F.
  • When properly cooked, remove it from the cooker and allow the oil to drain from the turkey.
    Tent foil over the turkey and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.


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