Deep Fried Turkey Breast - Masterbuilt BUTTERBALL MB23015018 Operation Manual And Safety Instructions

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How to Fry a Turkey in the Butterball® Electric Fryer

DEEP FRIED WHOLE TURKEY

An 8-10 lb. (3.63-4.54 kgs.) turkey is recommended. However, you can deep fry up to a

12 lb. (5.44 kgs.) turkey. DO NOT EXCEED 12 lbs. (5.44 kgs.).

Frozen turkeys should be thoroughly defrosted to 35°- 40°F (1.6°- 4.4°C). The turkey

must be rinsed thoroughly or soaked in a warm water bath for no more than 30 minutes

to remove any possibility of remaining ice crystals and then dried thoroughly with paper

towels before immersing in hot oil. This will reduce splatter.

THAWING THE TURKEY

Allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 lbs. (1.8 kgs.) of turkey thawed in the

refrigerator.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ensure that the turkey is completely thawed and free of ice and water. Remove neck

and giblet bag. Pay special attention to inner cavities when checking for ice or water.

2. Fill pot with oil to the MAX fill line.

3. Set control dial to 375°F (191°C). Preheating time may take 25-35 minutes. Close

the fryer lid while preheating.

4. While oil is preheating, prepare the turkey (see page 21).

5. CALCULATE COOKING TIME

The formula for calculating cooking time is to fry turkey 3.5-4 minutes per pound

(0.45 kg.). Using a meat thermometer, check turkey breast to ensure it has reached the

appropriate temperature of 165°-170°F (74°-77°C). If you do not have a meat

thermometer then fry turkey 4 minutes per pound (0.45 kg.).

6. The ready indicator light (green) will illuminate when temperature is reached.

7. Place turkey in the basket, breast side down (Figure A).

8. Wearing protective gloves or mitts, grasp the retractable basket handles

(Figure B) and VERY SLOWLY lower the basket into the hot oil. Once the basket is

in place, close the lid.

9. Turn dial to the desired cooking temperature. See Operating Instructions on page 11.

Always cook for the complete calculated time.

10. When time is up, turn the fryer to OFF and unplug from outlet. Lift the basket from

the hot oil slowly, hooking the drain clip on the basket into the drain clip mounting

hole (Figure C).

11. Allow turkey to rest in the basket for 10 minutes before removing it for carving and

serving. The turkey can remain in the basket to cool until ready to serve.

NOTE: • Cooking conditions vary. Insert a food thermometer 2 inches (5.08 cm)

into the deepest part of the turkey breast and make sure an internal

temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.

• The appliance uses slightly less than 1.5 gallons (6 qts.) of oil, but make sure

you have at least 1.5 gallons (6 qts.) of oil on hand.

• Butterball® turkey is recommended. However, if you have another brand

please remove the pop-up cooking indicator and leg ties.