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Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Air Fryer Cornish Hen is a super flavorful meal that's quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lb (907g) Cornish Hen 1 large Cornish Hen
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Shawarma spice mix or another spice blend
- salt if needed and to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F / 204C.
- Pat the hen dry. Combine oil, Shawarma seasoning mix and salt (if desired) then rub onto the hen.
- Place hen in the air fryer basket with the backbone side facing up and cook for about 15 mins.
- Turn over and cook for another 15 mins, until golden and crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure it has reached 165F / 75C and is cooked thoroughly.
- Allow the Air Fryer Cornish Hen rest a few mins before serving.
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Notes
- There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- Make sure your chicken is dry prior to adding the rub. A rub works well in the air fryer, and you don’t want your dry rub to not stick.
- Start with the hen breast side down in the air fryer, then turn over about halfway through the cooking time.
- Do make sure the entire hen is coated in the rub, so every mouthful is full of flavor.
- It is important to make sure that the cooked chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165F / 75 C before serving. Use a meat thermometer to check this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
122IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.