Wild TurkeyMain DishesQuick & Easy
Wild Turkey Nuggets
These Wild Turkey Nuggets are crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Marinated in buttermilk with Cajun seasoning and fried until golden brown.
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
45m
Servings
6
Rating
5.0 (3)
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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1
Slice wild turkey breast into nugget-sized pieces. Add turkey to the bowl with buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning.
2
Mix well and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3
Mix flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
4
Remove turkey and let excess marinade drain. Coat turkey pieces in flour, packing well. Place coated nuggets on wire rack and let sit 5-10 minutes.
5
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry nuggets in batches until golden brown. Remove to paper towels and serve.
Reviews
5.0
3 ratings
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Reviews
MW
Marc Wood
A classic if you turkey hunt. Can make minor tweaks to your liking. Great recipe.
June 11, 2026
GW
Gabriel Whitman
Huge for the program love it
May 23, 2026
JF
Joyce Faulkner
This was delicious, we tweaked it just a tad by adding corn starch to the flour and Cajun season to the flour.
April 17, 2026
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