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This Cornish game hen in the air fryer is a super easy recipe to make that does not require much prepping.

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

This Cornish game hen in the air fryer is a super easy recipe to make that does not require much prepping. Just season the Cornish hen and pop it in the air fryer for 30 minutes. It will come out crispy on the outside while staying moist and juicy on the inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 hens
Calories 700 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Cornish hens 1.25 pounds each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary dried
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme dried

Instructions

  • Make sure the Cornish hens are completely thawed. Then, pat dry. 
  • Start by preheating the air fryer to 375 degrees. If your air fryer only has 380 degrees, that is fine too.
  • Rub the oil around all parts of the Cornish hen. 
  • Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Then, sprinkle and rub into all parts of the Cornish hens. 
  • Air fry for 13 minutes, breast side up. Flip the hen over, then, air fry for 6-7 minutes breast side down, or until fully cooked. 
  • Let the hen rest for 10 minutes before cutting and enjoying. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 henCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 78gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 455mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 1099mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 517IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
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