Step 1

Clean the cornish hens thoroughly.

Step 2

Combine the ingredients for the brine, and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 3

Place the cornish hens in a large bowl, and pour in the brine.

Step 4

Brine for 4 hour, or overnight.

Step 5

Remove the hens from the brine, pat dry, then cut the backbone off of the hens.

Step 6

Grab all of the herbs & garlic, and grind them down into a paste.

Step 7

Rub the hens down with the paste, then season the hens with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 8

Coat the hens with self rising flour, then let them sit for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Next, pour the oil into a deep fryer or large frying pan.

Step 10

Heat the oil to 360 F.

Step 11

Fry the hens until there's no blood, and they're golden brown.

Step 12

Carefully remove the cornish hens from the oil, then place on a cooling rack .

Step 13

Serve & enjoy!