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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 645 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cornish game hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Take the game hens out of the package and pat them dry. Remove the giblets if they are inside the body cavity.
- Mix the garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the oil on the Cornish hens and rub them with the spices. Try to coat both sides well.
- Put them in the air fryer basket with the breast side down. Don't crowd them.
- 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.
- Put them on a serving platter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
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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
Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
303mg
(101%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
725mg
(21%)
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
% 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.