Cajun-Fried Cornish Game Hens |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These will appeal to you if you are a fan of crisp fried chicken. They are quick fried in peanut oil. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning |
1 teaspoon ground red pepper |
4 (1 1/4 lb) cornish hens |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 gallons peanut oil |
Directions:
1. Combine Cajun seasoning and pepper; rub over inside and outside of hens. Tie legs together with one end of a 30-inch string.
2. Place flour in a large heavy duty, zip top plastic bag; add hens, 1 at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F carefully lower hens into hot oil, using string.
4. Fry 18-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 180°F remove hens from oil, and drain on paper towels; remove string before serving.
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