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Air Fryer Cornish Hen

Easy Air Fryer Cornish Hen Recipe for Perfectly Crispy Skin

This Air Fryer Cornish Hen recipe delivers crispy skin and juicy meat using simple ingredients, perfect for impressing your guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 hen
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 785

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds Cornish game hen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes and grease the air fryer basket.
  2. Rinse the Cornish hen under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel, drying the inside cavity as well.
  3. Whisk together the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  4. Rub the olive oil all over the Cornish game hen and sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over the bird.
  5. Place the seasoned game hen in the preheated air fryer basket, breast-side down, and cook for 20 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Insert a meat thermometer into the breast of the bird; it should read 165°F. If not, cook for 5 more minutes and check the temperature again.
  7. Once the Cornish game hen is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1henCalories: 785kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 59gFat: 58gSodium: 2535mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1g

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasoning for added flavor, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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