Cajun-Fried Cornish Game Hens
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 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
- Combine the Cajun season and pepper; rub over the inside and outside of the hens. Tie the legs together. Place flour in a large, heavy duty, zip-top plastic bag. Add the hens one at a time; shake to coat.
- Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into the deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F.
- Carefully lower the hens in the oil; fry for 18 to 20 minutes or until the meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 180°F.
- Remove the hens from oil and drain on paper towels. Remove string before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
southern chef in lo
white springs, FL
I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.