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Lemon-Garlic Herb Turkey

Lemon-Garlic Herb Turkey

This one’s my forever favorite — simple, elegant, and bursting with flavor.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey 12–14 lbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Prep the bird: Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  2. Marinate: Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Rub it all over the turkey, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
  3. Stuff & Rest: Place the lemon halves inside the cavity. Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Cook: Preheat The Big Easy fryer. Place the turkey inside and cook for about 8–10 minutes per pound (roughly 2 hours for 12 lbs).
  5. Finish: Brush with melted butter halfway through cooking for that perfect golden sheen.
  6. Serve: Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

The skin turns beautifully crisp while the meat stays tender and moist. The lemon adds a bright tang that cuts through the richness perfectly.