Cornish Hen
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Cornish hens are perfect for a quick and easy dinner for one or two. Air frying ensures crispy skin and juicy meat in less time than roasting. Here, you'll find the ingredient list, step-by-step directions, and seasoning suggestions.
Ingredients
- 1 Cornish game hen (1 to 2 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon oil or melted butter
- Salt, pepper, and your seasoning of choice
- Kitchen twine (optional, for tying the legs)
Steps
- 01Remove the hen from packaging. Pull out any giblets from the cavity.
- 02Pat the entire bird dry, inside and out.
- 03Rub the outside with oil and season generously everywhere, including under the wings and between the legs.
- 04Tie the legs together with kitchen twine if you want. This helps it cook evenly but it's not required.
- 05Ready for the air fryer. Start breast-side down, flip halfway through.
Cornish hens are just small chickens, usually 1 to 2 pounds. One hen feeds one hungry person or two lighter eaters. They cook much faster than a full chicken and the skin gets incredibly crispy because there's less mass underneath it.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- 02Pat the Cornish hen completely dry inside and out.
- 03Rub generously with olive oil and seasonings.
- 04Place the hen breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
- 05Cook for 20 minutes, then carefully flip the hen breast-side up.
- 06Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 07Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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