Deep Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
26%
Deep Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey
60 min.
8
13399kcal

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Get ready to elevate your holiday feast or game day gathering with a show-stopping dish: Deep Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey! This mouthwatering recipe combines the classic flavors of buffalo wings with the succulent juiciness of a perfectly fried turkey, making it a popular choice for those who crave bold tastes and unforgettable meals.

Imagine the crispy, golden skin that encases tender, flavorful meat, all infused with the zesty kick of Frank's Red Hot sauce and rich, creamy butter. This gluten-free delight is not just a meal; it's an experience that will have your guests raving long after the last bite. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can impress your friends and family without spending all day in the kitchen.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any festive occasion, this dish serves up to eight people, making it ideal for gatherings. Pair it with crunchy celery sticks and a side of homemade blue cheese dressing for a complete buffalo experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking enthusiast looking to try something new, this Deep Fried Whole Buffalo Turkey is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the fryer, and get ready to serve a turkey that’s bursting with flavor and sure to be the centerpiece of your next meal!

Ingredients

  • cups cheese dressing blue homemade
  • head celery rinsed
  • cups sauce of the chicken from the turbo broiler red
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • gallons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  •  turkey dry
  • 12 ounces butter unsalted (3 sticks)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Place turkey on frying rig according to manufacturer's instructions with legs pointing down.
  2. Add to empty frying vessel.
  3. Add oil until turkey is barely submerged.
  4. Remove turkey, allow excess oil to drip back into pot, and transfer to rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Ignite turkey fryer and heat oil to 350°F. Turn off gas completely and slowly lower turkey into hot oil (process should take at least 1 1/2 minutes). When turkey is fully submerged, reignite turkey fryer and adjust flame to maintain steady 325 to 350°F. Fry until instant read thermometer inserted into coolest part of breast registers 145°F, 27 to 25 minutes. Allow excess oil to drip back into pot, transfer turkey to clean disposable aluminum tray or rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and allow to rest at least 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make hot sauce.
  7. Heat Frank's and butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally until butter is fully melted and sauce is hot.
  8. After turkey has rested, ladle half of hot sauce evenly over every surface.
  9. Transfer to serving platter.
  10. Pour excess sauce from baking sheet back over turkey. Carve turkey and serve immediately with celery, passing extra hot sauce and blue cheese dressing at the table.

Nutrition Facts

Calories13399kcal
Protein2.2%
Fat97.72%
Carbs0.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
35.321304410696%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:13399.44kcal
669.97%
Fat:1478.81g
2275.09%
Saturated Fat:268.82g
1680.14%
Carbohydrates:2.9g
0.97%
Net Carbohydrates:2.8g
1.02%
Sugar:2.88g
3.2%
Cholesterol:324.18mg
108.06%
Sodium:3991.43mg
173.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:74.77g
149.54%
Vitamin E:224.39mg
1495.91%
Vitamin B3:24.65mg
123.26%
Selenium:70.5µg
100.72%
Vitamin B6:1.95mg
97.62%
Vitamin B12:4.21µg
70.2%
Phosphorus:677.05mg
67.71%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.47%
Zinc:6.15mg
40.99%
Vitamin B5:2.67mg
26.72%
Vitamin A:1268.75IU
25.37%
Magnesium:88.5mg
22.12%
Potassium:750.37mg
21.44%
Iron:3.68mg
20.46%
Vitamin K:19.5µg
18.57%
Copper:0.27mg
13.35%
Calcium:129.84mg
12.98%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.75%
Vitamin D:1.6µg
10.69%
Folate:28.39µg
7.1%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.91%