2. In a large, heavy stockpot, heat enough oil to reach halfway up the sides to 350 degrees on a deep-fat thermometer. Using long-handled tongs, carefully lower the turkey into the hot oil, breast ...

Season the bird inside and out with the Cajun seasoning. In a large, heavy stockpot, heat enough oil to reach halfway up the sides to 350°F on a deep-fat thermometer.

One magazine article attributes the first mention of deep-fried turkey to the late, famed Cajun comedian and TV chef Justin Wilson, who recalled seeing an unnamed person attempt this dangerous ...

CAJUN DEEP FRIED TURKEY Ingredients: 10-14 lb. fresh or frozen turkey 2 gal. cooking oil, preferably peanut oil 1 (16 oz.) bottle Buttery Creole Turkey Marinade Cajun seasoning Instructions: ...

Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey Breast Ingredients •2 cups all-purpose flour •1/4 cup Cajun Spice Blend •3 large eggs •1/2 cup milk •2 cups Panko style breadcrumbs •4 turkey breast cutlets (1 ...

Nov. 22, 2002 -- -- Follow the directions closely for Emeril's deep-fried turkey. You must cook this turkey outside. You should wear goggles and gloves. Also have a fire extinguisher on hand.

For the video, John demonstrated one of his signature recipes, a Cajun-style deep-fried turkey that he injects with a buttery marinade and sprinkles with a spicy seasoning mix.

1 turkey weighing less than 12 pounds (defrosted and insides removed) 8 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Cajun spice blend (Clark prefers Tony Chachere’s) 4–6 gallons peanut oil (depending on ...

The Cajun chef and television personality Justin Wilson fried them on his show in the 1970s. An enterprising United Press International reporter traveled in 1982 to the tiny town of Church Point ...

Carefully remove basket from oil and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F. Resume frying, if necessary.

There is nothing better than a deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving. The meat is so moist and juicy, and the crispy, crackly skin is to-die-for. Our family fries one every year.