Neely's Deep-Fried Turkey

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14-pound) turkey, giblets removed, washed and dried
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• *2 3/4 gallons peanut oil, for frying