Best Deep Fried Turkey Marinade Recipe

Name: Best Deep Fried Turkey Marinade Recipe
Total time: 8 hrs
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing; 0.5 cup cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup black pepper; 1 cup Creole seasoning; 2 tablespoons garlic powder

This easy deep-fried turkey recipe was shared with my father and has become a holiday favorite. It frees up oven space and results in the most tender turkey you'll ever taste. This rub recipe is perfect for a 12 to 14 pound turkey.

Total time8 hrs
Prep time10 mins
Yield3 cups, 15

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
0.5 cup cayenne pepper
0.5 cup black pepper
1 cup Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the Italian dressing, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic powder. Generously rub the mixture over the turkey, using any remaining Italian dressing to fill the cavity. Marinate the turkey for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, before deep-frying to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 128 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 1995 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g