Hot Fried Bird Recipe

Name: Hot Fried Bird
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 whole snipe, doves, or quail, plucked and gutted; 1 cup buttermilk; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Lard or oil, for frying; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons honey; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 or 3 tablespoons hot sauce; 4 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced; 1/4 cup fresh herb leaves, such as fresh parsley or marjoram

Servings: persons

12 whole snipe, doves, or quail, plucked and gutted
1 cup buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
Lard or oil, for frying
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 or 3 tablespoons hot sauce
4 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh herb leaves, such as fresh parsley or marjoram

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ut the birds in half: cut down one side of the breastbone and through the ribs with a sharp, heavy knife. Repeat on the opposite side, effectively removing the breastbone from the birds.
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2.Soak the birds in buttermilk for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
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3.Remove from the buttermilk, season well with salt and pepper, and dredge in the flour. Shake off the excess flour and refrigerate the birds for at least half an hour.
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4.Heat 4 inches of oil in a fryer or large pot to 375u00b0F.
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5.Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Mix the melted butter, honey, garlic, and hot sauce in a large bowl.
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6.Fry the birds in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 or 4 minutes. Drain well on paper towels, brown paper bags, or a rack.
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7.Toss the fried birds with the melted-butter mixture, add the jalapenos and herbs, and transfer to a plate. Serve immediately with cold beer.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 whole snipe, doves, or quail, plucked and gutted, 1 cup buttermilk, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Hot Fried Bird 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.

Hot Fried Bird

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