Deep-fried Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (7 pound) turkey breast
• 2 gallons canola oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• combine sea salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, granulated garlic, and chili powder in a plastic container with lid. seal container and shake until seasonings are well mixed.
• rub entire batch of spice mixture over turkey breast to coat completely; wrap breast in aluminum foil and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• remove breast from fridge and let stand at room temperature as you heat the oil.
• heat oil in a pot with a lid and large enough to hold the oil and breast to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• gently add breast to the oil, cover pot with 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).