Cajun-Fried Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 (1 1/4 lb)  Cornish hens
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 gallons peanut oil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine Cajun seasoning and pepper; rub over inside and outside of hens. Tie legs together with one end of a 30-inch string.

2. 2

   Place flour in a large heavy duty, zip top plastic bag; add hens, 1 at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.

3. 3

   Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a deep pot of a propane cooker; heat to 350°F carefully lower hens into hot oil, using string.

4. 4

   Fry 18-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 180°F remove hens from oil, and drain on paper towels; remove string before serving.