Best Cajun Fried Cornish Game Hens Recipes

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CAJUN-FRIED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Make and share this Cajun-Fried Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12230.1, Fat 1315.3, SaturatedFat 223.9, Cholesterol 516.4, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 117

CAJUN-FRIED CORNISH GAME HENS



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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.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Combine Cajun seasoning and pepper; rub over inside and outside of hens. Tie legs together with one end of a 30-inch string.
  • Place flour in a large heavy duty, zip top plastic bag; add hens, 1 at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12230.1, Fat 1315.3, SaturatedFat 223.9, Cholesterol 516.4, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 117

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