How do you fry a turkey in a Cajun Fryer?

Simply inject your bird with your favorite marinade, place it in the basket and slowly lower your poultry into the fryer by the convenient handle. We recommend cooking turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound and chicken for 7 minutes per pound.

Can I inject my turkey before frying?

Traditionally, a fried turkey is injected with a marinade before it’s cooked; how long before cooking is a subject of debate. You can inject the turkey anywhere from 24 hours to 5 minutes before frying. We had good results injecting two hours before frying.

What goes with Cajun fried turkey?

Try These Cajun Thanksgiving Recipes to Spice Up Your Holiday

• Main Course: Perfect Cajun Turkey.
• Side Dish: Cornbread Dressing.
• Side Dish: Deviled Eggs.
• Side Dish: Sweet Potato Casserole.
• Side Dish: Spinach Madeleine.
• Side Dish: Cajun Rice Dressing.

How does Popeyes Cajun turkey taste?

The turkey wasn’t completely juicy, but it was juicy-to-moist and, however they seasoned it, the flavor permeated the meat of the whole turkey. I bought some of Popeyes’ Cajun gravy for dipping and the two got along famously. Overall, Popeyes’ Cajun Turkey was thoroughly enjoyable and packed with flavor.

What kind of seasoning do you use for Cajun deep fried turkey?

Take a handful of your favorite Cajun seasonings and add to marinade (I prefer Tony Chachere’s (TM) Creole seasoning, Chef Paul Prudhomme’s® blackened seasoning, Zatarins® Creole seasoning, Cajun Shake seasonings, and any Cajun spice I can get my hands on). Add onion powder and garlic powder to taste.

How do you make a Cajun fried turkey?

Rinse turkey thoroughly and pat dry. Place in large pan. Attach needle to Injector by turning clockwise until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN NEEDLE. Pour Marinade into separate container and draw into injector. Inject marinade at points 1 to 2 inches apart in the turkey. Season turkey evenly with Creole Seasoning.

Where can I get Creole seasoning for Turkey?

Creole seasoning can be purchased at your local grocery store, or you can make your own. Another similar seasoning can be seen in this recipe for Two-Alarm Deep-Fried Turkey. After seasoning, let the turkey sit and rest, and then lower it into the oil, occasionally checking its internal temperature for doneness.

Can You Make your own Cajun Turkey rub?

The Cajun spices will infuse the bird with great flavor. While you might buy a rub that says it has these spices, you can easily make your own using spices you probably already have on hand. You can increase or decrease any of the spices to change the heat level. Gather the ingredients. The Spruce / Cara Cormack Mix all of the ingredients together.