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Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey Legs

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Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Enjoy the flavors of the State Fair with these yummy turkey legs.

Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey Legs

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 3
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 6 turkey legs (about 4 lb)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In heavy 6-quart Dutch oven or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
  • Step 
    2
    Sprinkle and rub Cajun seasoning on turkey legs.
  • Step 
    3
    Fry 2 turkey legs at a time in hot oil 14 to 16 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skin is golden brown and juice of turkey is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in 200°F oven.

Nutrition

240 Calories
10g Total Fat
37g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
900mg
38%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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