Stuffing-Fried Turkey Tenders

Name: Stuffing-Fried Turkey Tenders
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless turkey breasts, skin removed (about 2 small or 1 large); 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 3½ teaspoons Morton kosher salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cornstarch; 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning (such as McCormick); 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 1¾ teasopons Morton kosher salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; 2 cups buttermilk; Vegetable oil (for frying; about 14 cups); Hard Cider Gravy (for serving)

By Rick Martinez

November 9, 2016

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Alex Lau

We combined two great Thanksgiving traditions in this recipe—deep-fried whole turkeys (which requires an outdoor cooking vessel and a scary amount of hot oil), and the flavors of stuffing, which are worked into a crunchy coating for these tenders. Check out step-by-step photos here.

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