Cornish Hen in Air Fryer

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How to make a cornish hen in air fryer so it has crispy skin and tender meat inside. Perfect individual serving that's packed with protein.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, cornish hen, game hen, ninja foodi

Servings:

Calories: 331kcal

Author: The Typical Mom

Rinse cornish hens and pat dry with paper towels. Brush oil on underside and top of hens (breast will be on bottom to begin with) and brush inside of basket too.
In a bowl mix seasonings together. Rub seasoning on all sides of both of them until gone.
Place them in the basket with breast side facing down. Cook at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes total. Flip them over to make breast side facing up after 25 minutes of cook time.
When done check internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165 F. Remove and let sit and rest for 5 minutes before slicing or consuming.
How to Cook Frozen Cornish Game Hens - Start at 200 degrees F for 17 minutes or until mostly defrosted. Increase temp to 360 F, spray with olive oil and season. Crisp for 15 minutes. Turn over, spray, season and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until 165 F inside.