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Air Fryer Cornish Hen

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

Anjali
This Air Fryer Cornish Hen recipe delivers a perfectly golden, crispy-skinned bird in just 50 minutes from start to finish. With only 10 minutes of prep time, you'll create a showstopping main dish that's surprisingly light at just 154 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 154 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 whole cornish hens 1.25 lb each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, poultry seasoning and black pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Remove the giblets if necessary and pat the cornish hens dry. Rub olive oil all over the cornish hens.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the cornish hens and cover both the inside and outside of the cornish hens.
  • Stuff the cavities of the hens with lemon wedges.
  • Place the cornish hens, breast side down, in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed, cook one cornish hen at a time.
  • Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cornish hen is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 10 minutes. Discard the lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1167mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 535IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer dinner, individual serving chicken, poultry recipe, quick cornish hen, roasted game hen
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