How long to fry a 20lb. turkey in a Turkey Fryer?!
Answers: We are planning on deep frying a 20lb. turkey for Thanksgiving, and we are very unsure as to how long we should fry it for. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
BASIC COOKING RULES: Use 100% peanut oil. When frying a deep fried turkey, you cook it 3 1/2 minutes per pound at 350°F. For a crispier skin, add an extra five minutes to your frying time. So for a 20lb turkey it would be 70 minutes.
It doesn't need a rub and make sure it is well dried before you put it in the peanut oil make the turkey taste fantastic and if you want while it is resting give a peppering of poulttry seasoning and salt.
For easy clean up and fire safety put a layer of clay kitty litter around the base of the pan to absorb the oil spray and drips, also have a large pan and a low table to transfer the turkey to when it is done. NEver leave the turkey unattended and keep all pets and children inside and far away from the fryer. Good Luck!
About 45 minutes.
Make sure you use peanut oil - any other kind will make the turkey very greasy.
There are many people getting "scalded" by the hot burning
oil, when they "drop" the turkey into it, especially, if they have
"overfilled it." So, play it safe, and roast it. It is "healthier" for
your heart. <}:-})
The best answer to your question is to not fry a 20 lb. turkey. The best size to fry is 12 to 16 lbs. at 3 minutes per pound at 350.