How long do you Fry a turkey?

I do mine at three minutes per pound. Keeping the oil between 300-350.

375 seems too hot, IMO.

Look up what your fryer says.

Start with 360 degree oil and then keep it above 325 while frying. Plan on 3.25 minutes per lb at a minimum but it shouldn't take more than 3.5 per lb to get him done.

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cook'em til they float, soak 'em til they sink

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The ole crawfish philosophy. I like it. But that really is the best way to cook crawfish.

12-15 pound bird

get oil up to 250

get bird in oil

bump oil up to 350

cook for 30 minutes

remove from oil and let rest 30 minutes

serve

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17 lbs is too big to fry.

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Nonsense.
However... I do like the idea of splitting it in quarters.

To the person with the question. Put the bird in the pot, just barely cover with water, take the bird out and mark on the pot where the water level is. Dry it all off, fill oil to that level, and cook at 350F for 3 to 3.5min per/lb if whole.

If you decide to quarter it, it will cook a good deal faster. You should use a thermometer to get the pieces to 160F. Remove and let rest before carving up.

What about a 10 pound bird..same temp and timing?