Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Air fryer Cornish hen is an elegant meal from holidays to casual weeknights. Make this easy recipe without sacrificing flavor or tenderness.
Ingredients
- 2 cornish hens about 1.5 pounds each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil and salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest/juice.
- Pat the cornish game hens dry with a paper towel then brush them with the seasoning mixture under and on top of the skin. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
- Place hen(s) in the air fryer basket, breast side down, and cook for 35 minutes.
- Flip the hens and cook for an additional 10 minutes to get the skin crispy. Check internal temperature: hens are done at 165 degrees F. Serve and enjoy!
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How to Reheat Cornish Hen in the Air Fryer
1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees. 2. Place the leftover Cornish hens in the air fryer and cook for about 18 minutes, until heated through. If reheating a half Cornish hen, reheat for just 3 to 4 minutes 3. Remove from the air fryer and enjoy!How to Cook Frozen Cornish Hen in the Air Fryer
1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees. 2. Place the hens in a single layer, spritz with cooking oil, and cook for 40 minutes until heated through. Flip the hens halfway through cooking. 3. Remove them from the air fryer and enjoy!Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 1141mgFiber: 1g
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