This is a different way to serve fried chicken, and because Cornish Game Hens are small - 1 -2 lbs. - they are prefect to serve one hen per person. This is a basic #vintagerecipe for a fry batter, but you can kick it up by adding your favorite herbs and seasoning. Serve with some yummy sauces for dipping. Honey mustard, BBQ, spicy ranch, hot sauce... whatever flavor profile you enjoy. A fun spring holiday dinner.
BATTER-FRIED CORNISH HENS
2 Cornish game hens
2 egg, beaten
3/4 cup. milk
1 cup all-purpose flour (Kosher sub w/ potato starch or matzo cake meal)
1-1/2 tsp. salt to taste
1 tsp. pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Wash, pat dry Cornish game hens. Combine egg and milk; gradually add to flour mixed with salt & pepper; stir to a smooth batter. Dip hen in batter; deep fry in oil heated to 350 degrees F.. Hens should be thoroughly cooked to a golden brown in approximately 15 minutes. Yields 2 servings.
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