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Fried Turkey Breast Recipe That’s Crispy, Juicy & Packed with Flavor!

Learn how to fry a bone-in turkey breast with flavor-packed injections and a crispy, seasoned crust. Easy, bold, and irresistible!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 76kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

Ingredients

To inject in the bone-in turkey breast

  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger

To baste the outer layer before frying

  • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 3 drops of Carolina reaper or your favorite hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. cane sugar

Instructions

  • Make the injection mix: Melt butter and stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and ground ginger. Inject the mixture evenly into the thickest parts of the turkey breast. Massage the mixture in and around the meat.
    injecting turkey breast with buttery mixture
  • Make the basting blend: Mix white wine vinegar, hot sauce, water, coriander, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, salt, and sugar in separate bowl.
    Pat turkey dry and brush the entire outer skin with the basting mix.
    basting turkey breast
  • Heat peanut oil in a fryer to 325°F
    Carefully lower the turkey breast into the oil and fry until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 3-4 minutes per pound).
    Rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
    fried turkey breast frying in oil

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.

🔥 Hot Tips:

  • Let the turkey breast rest for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  • Always pat it dry—moisture and hot oil are not friends.
  • Use a meat thermometer! You’re aiming for 165°F internally.

 

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Deep Fried Turkey Legs
Deep Fried Turkey Tail
Deep Fried Turkey Back
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Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 29mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg