Deep-Fried Turkey Breast || Gracefult Kitchen

Deep-Fried Turkey Breast

Turkey

A fried turkey breast is a great place to start if you've never fried an entire bird before. A delicious spice rub adds flavor to the turkey breast as it dry-brines for 24 hours. Once deep-fried, the meat is tender and juicy and the skin is golden, crispy, and flavorful. Double the spice rub ingredients if using a larger turkey breast.

Ingredients

Spice Blend:

2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder

Turkey:

1 (7 pound) turkey breast
2 gallons canola oil for frying

Description

Combine sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic, and chili powder in a small jar. Seal the jar and shake until seasonings are well mixed.
Rub entire spice blend mixture over turkey breast to coat it completely. Wrap the breast securely in aluminum foil and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Remove breast from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour oil into a lidded pot large enough to hold it and the turkey breast. Heat oil to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Gently lower breast in the oil, cover the pot with a lid, and fry until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).