OHIO CLASSICS: FAVORITE TURKEY RECIPES FROM THE BUCKEYE STATE
 
Deep Fried WIld Turkey
Eric Botkins - Xenia, Ohio

Course:Main Entrée
Servings:6-8
 
Ingredients & Instructions:
Vegetable oil
Whole dressed wild turkey, preferably skin-on
Commercial butter-flavored marinade

When the oil reaches 350°, place wild turkey in frying basket and very slowly lower it into the pot. It's important to keep oil temperature between 325°-350°. Cooking times is about 3 ½ minutes per pound of turkey. Allow turkey to rest for 15 minutes after removing from fryer.