Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. I like to use a fresh, natural turkey that’s about 12 pounds. My secret weapon when frying a turkey is injectable marinade. You can get an injector at any kitchen store and use your favorite marinade, or you can buy marinades that come with an injector, like Stubb’s Injectable Marinades in Texas Butter and Chipotle Butter. Here’s a video of me and my buddy Chris showing how to deep fry a turkey with marinade injectors for maximum flavor: And below are step-by-step instructions for making the perfect fried turkey. I’ve also included recipes for some Stubb’s-inspired side dishes—a twist on classic stuffing and green bean casserole—that are big on flavor. Why not try something new this year?
How Long to Deep Fry a Turkey
Depending on the size of your bird, cooking time will vary, but the general rule of thumb is to cook your turkey for 3 ½ minutes per pound. Remove the turkey when the temperature reaches 160°F and let it rest until it reaches 165°F.
Deep Fry Turkey Recipe
Ingredients & Tools Needed:
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Best Tips
Never deep fry a stuffed or frozen turkey.Do a test run to see how much oil you’ll need, by using water first. Do not let water get into the hot fat, or use water to cool or clean the appliance while food is deep-frying.
Stubb’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Ingredients Needed:
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, cut into quarter-inch slices 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon dry thyme 10 cups dried unseasoned bread cubes (usually found in the bread aisle) 1.5 cups Stubb’s Chicken Marinade (or chicken broth) 1 egg
Cooking Instructions:
Stubb’s-Style Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients Needed:
4 cups green beans 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled ½ cup diced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup Stubb’s Original Bar-B-Q Sauce 1 cup French Fried onions (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
