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Deep Fried Cornish Hens

Take your holiday meal to the next level with these Southern-Style Deep-Fried Cornish Game Hens. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are heavenly! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Deep Fried Cornish Hens
Prep Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Clean the cornish hens thoroughly.
  • Combine the ingredients for the brine, and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Place the cornish hens in a large bowl, and pour in the brine.
  • Brine for 4 hour, or overnight.
  • Remove the hens from the brine, pat dry, then cut the backbone off of the hens.
  • Grab all of the herbs & garlic, and grind them down into a paste.
  • Rub the hens down with the paste, then season the hens with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Coat the hens with self rising flour, then let them sit for 10 minutes.
  • Next, pour the oil into a deep fryer or large frying pan.
  • Heat the oil to 360 F.
  • Fry the hens until there's no blood, and they're golden brown.
  • Carefully remove the cornish hens from the oil, then place on a cooling rack .
  • Serve & enjoy!

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Notes

Poultry herb blends can be found in the produce isle!