Deep-Fried Cornish Game Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish hens, vegetable shortening, oil, salt, pepper, lemon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Don't fill your stockpot more than half full with shortening/oil, to allow for the inevitable boiling up when the hens are added.
2
Also, be sure the hens are at room temperature so the fat temperature doesn't drop dramatically from the shock of an ice-cold bird.
3
Rinse the hens and pat completely dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
4
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place a large wire cake rack over a jelly roll pan/cookie sheet.
5
In a stockpot, melt vegetable shortening over high heat to a depth of 2 to 3 inches and heat it to 375 degrees F.
6
Carefully put 1 Cornish hen in the hot shortening. Deep fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
43
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
10
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3/4 lb) Cornish hens, to taste vegetable shortening (for deep-frying), to taste oil (for deep-frying), to taste salt, and more.
Yes, Deep-Fried Cornish Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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