Deep Fried Cornish Hens
"Deep fried Cornish hens make an excellent year-round dinner for smaller crowds. With their incredibly tender meat that's coated in crispy crunchy fried skin, you can bet there will be no leftovers! These easy-to-make deep fried cornish hens have crispy golden brown skin rubbed with spices and seasonings and a juicy interior, perfect for a weeknight or holiday dinner! If you love fried chicken, you’ll love deep fried cornish hens. With cornish game hens, the meat is even more tender compared to regular chicken. Top that with crispy crunchy fried skin and you have a year-round dinner that’s great for serving a smaller crowd. "
Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time25 min
Cooking Vessel SizeDeep Fryer,
Ingredients
- 48 ounce Cornish Hens
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
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Preheat deep fryer to 375 F.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all wet rub ingredients.
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