Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen
Cornish Hen is a delightful main dish for a family and guests alike. Easy to prepare and serve with your favorite side dishes, plan for lots of compliments for these juicy tasting, tender cornish hens.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish hens about 1 pound each
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground thyme
- ½ tsp ground rosemary
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 2 slices fresh lemon
Instructions
- Pat the cornish hens dry.
- Rub cornish hens all over with oil.
- Sprinkle cornish hens all over with the seasonings.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the lemon slices in the basket.
- Place the cornish hens breast side down in the air fryer on top of the lemons.
- Air fry for 25 mins at 350°F.
- Open the basket and turn the cornish hens over (breast side up now).
- Cook cornish hens for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the inner most meat has reached 165°F.
- Remove the cornish hens from the air fryer basket and place on a plate to rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting & serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen
Amount per Serving
Calories
912
% Daily Value*
Fat
63
g
97
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
28
g
Cholesterol
147
mg
49
%
Sodium
277
mg
12
%
Potassium
1112
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
1015
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
