Cornish Hen
Protein·intermediate

Cornish Hen

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
360°F
40m
10m
Yes
gluten-freedairy-freeketolow-carbwhole30dinnerSpray Surface
Is your air fryer big enough for this?
One hen (1-2 lbs) fits most baskets, including compact 3-quart models
Two hens at once: need at least a 5-quart basket
We’ll handle the air frying. But first — where are your cornish hen coming from?

Look at you, star student.

  1. 01

    Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).

  2. 02

    Pat the Cornish hen completely dry inside and out.

  3. 03

    Rub generously with olive oil and seasonings.

  4. 04

    Place the hen breast-side down in the air fryer basket.

  5. 05

    Cook for 20 minutes, then carefully flip the hen breast-side up.

  6. 06

    Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

  7. 07

    Rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Season it up

Pairs well

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