Oh Pat, deep fried turkey is the best. Once you've made it you'll want to all the time. I made a traditional turkey with stuffing in the oven and my brother made a deep fried one. Both were gone quickly, but we did make another deep fried turkey two days later. I checked the National Turkey Board also. We fried it for appox. 3-1/2 minutes per pound. But before we cleaned and dried the turkey well. We rubbed it down inside the cavity and ourside with generous sprinkling of salt, pepper and paprika. The fryer came with a meat injector so we injected the meatier parts of the turkey, (breast and legs), with a purchased giner teriyaki marinade/sauce. It was very delicous. Needless to say we will be having deep fried turkey often. Enjoy!!!