Deep Fried Cornish Game Hens | I Heart Recipes

Hey y’all! These Deep Fried Cornish Game Hens are a wonderful addition to any holiday meal.

If you have a small family and don’t want to cook a big ‘ol turkey this holiday season, try my recipe for Southern Style Deep Fried Cornish Game Hens. It’s also a great option if you want variety at a bigger holiday party. They’re unbelievably easy and delicious. The brining is a bit time-consuming, but SHOULD NOT be skipped! Don’t do it fam. Brining ensures a moist, tender bird every time. After brining the Cornish Game Hens, you’re going to make a herb-garlic paste and rub the hen down, and then season with cayenne pepper, black pepper and kosher salt. Next, coat with flour, let sit for a few minutes, and then deep fry until they're a nice golden brown. That is it! So simple, so tasty. I like to serve the Deep Fried Cornish Game Hens over dressing with a side of yams and collard greens, y’all know how I do! Enjoy!

Timestamps for video:
0:14 - Add fresh herbs to a mortar.
0:15 - Crush with a pestle.
0:17 - Add fresh garlic to the mortar.
0:23 - Grind into a paste.
0:29 - Remove the backs from the brined hens.
0:38 - Massage the paste into the hens.
0:45 - Season the hens.
1:02 - Coat the hens in self-rising flour.
1:08 - Let the hens rest for about 10 minutes.
1:12 - Deep fry the hens in oil.
1:30 - Once golden brown, remove the hens.
1:35 - Place on a cooling rack to drain and cool.
1:48 - Serve on a bed of dressing with your choice of sides.

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[ellendelights]

Beautiful Fried Cornish Game Hens!!! So mouth Watering!!

[poppiemontgomery]

I love Cornish hens and never fried them I'm surely trying this

[Cookedbyjulie]

1:37 me at the beach. These look delicious though, I can't wait for Thanksgiving!!

[_Demii]

I think I'm addicted to your channel. Made your baked sweet potato recipe and cornbread last night and my siblings loved it! Thank you so much for everything. 😘

[shirleysands]

Wow!!! You know I never thought of frying a cornish hen, brilliant. Thaks for sharing, I will definitely try this, very creative.

[dianemcquay]

How did I miss this one?!! Back to searching and watching!!

[trinettaanderson]

My hubby is cooking this today, right at this moment...Wish us luck!!

[Shadowcub]

Just what I've been looking for. Gonna use this for extra small chickens. YAS!

[comfortbwp]

thank so much for sharing. I fried one several years ago. delicious!!!!. I will be alone this Christmas so rather then roasting the hens, I will deep fry them.

[JustinJamesXJS]

Wow, never had deep fried Cornish hens. I bet they taste amazing.

[MrNeuroticRA]

Perfect this is my Thanksgiving! Love this video!

[ACozyCasita]

Hi Rosie!! Those cornish hens looked so delicious deep fried, great idea!! Tfs, Liza:))

[imari]

Rosie what a great idea!! I've never thought of deep frying my cornish hens I've always baked them. I have to try this recipe.

[BrittanysBowsandMore]

Rosie always comes through with the recipes! Yasss!!

[msbowlsonlovinglife]

oh my god rosie this is perfect for my family on Thanksgiving, im going to make this along with your dressing, yams, an southern green bean recipes, my whole meal will be complete, THANKS, to your wonderful recipes😀😀😀

[finally_startingtopost]

Wow..I'm a cook and a total food snob..just found your channel..you are dynamite!...You just keep it quick and straight forward..! I wish there were more restaurants that serve full hens fried to order...full game hens are fantastic....great job!

[Lotus_LoveHER]

Oh wow! This looks DELICIOUS!! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!

[f.g.]

Looks soooo good. Never thought of deep frying it. A must try.. Thanks for sharing.

[NOVACUNITC]

thats awesome.. adding to my thanksgiving collection

[sandy-kn]

Hi Rosie thats a great recipe thanks for sharing this.