Air Fryer Cornish Hens Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Resting Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    645 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Cornish Hens Recipe

Air fryer Cornish Hens are tasty miniature chickens! You'll love their crispy skin, juicy meat and fantastic flavor. This quick & easy meal is ready in 45 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cornish game hen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Take the game hens out of the package and pat them dry. Remove the giblets if they are inside the body cavity.
  2. Mix the garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle the oil on the Cornish hens and rub them with the spices. Try to coat both sides well.
  4. Put them in the air fryer basket with the breast side down. Don't crowd them.
  5. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 25 minutes. Then flip them over and air fry for another 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
  6. Put them on a serving platter to rest for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

  • Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Season the skin well for maximum flavor.
  • Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving the meat.
  • Stick tongs or serving spoon inside the body cavity to lift them out
  • Change up the seasoning. Poultry seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or Italian seasoning all work well.
  • Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Season the skin well for maximum flavor.
  • Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving the meat.
  • Stick tongs or serving spoon inside the body cavity to lift them out
  • Change up the seasoning. Poultry seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or Italian seasoning all work well.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 645kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 303mg (101%) Sodium 959mg (40%) Potassium 725mg (15%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 645 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 645kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 303mg 101%
Sodium 959mg 40%
Potassium 725mg 15%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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