AIR FRYER CORNISH GAME HEN
EQUIPMENT
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Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS:
- 2Â Cornish Hens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: If you don’t have poultry seasoning, use ½ teaspoon thyme½ teaspoon rosemary½ teaspoon sage
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F. If you don’t have a preheat option, let your air fryer run on 380 degrees F for 3-5 minutes.
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Prepare the hens by patting them dry with a paper towel. Remove any giblets package that may be inside the hens. (They usually are already removed.)
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Brush the hens with olive oil, coating both sides, then sprinkle the poultry seasoning and salt and pepper, also on both sides of the hens.
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Place hens breast side down in the preheated air fryer basket.
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Air fry the hens at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Then flip to the other side, and and air fry for an additional 10-15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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Let the hens rest for 5-10 minutes in their own juices before slicing and serving.
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NOTES:
Cooking time may vary depending on the size. They are usually around 1-2 pounds. But to be safe, the hens will be done cooking when they have reached internal temperatures of 165 degrees F and are golden brown.
If you need to thaw your hens first, let them sit in the fridge for 1-2 days before cooking.
For juicier meat, let the hens rest for 10 minutes after air frying.
If you need to thaw your hens first, let them sit in the fridge for 1-2 days before cooking.
For juicier meat, let the hens rest for 10 minutes after air frying.
NUTRITION:
Calories:Â 516kcalCarbohydrates:Â 1gProtein:Â 39gFat:Â 39gSaturated Fat:Â 10gPolyunsaturated Fat:Â 7gMonounsaturated Fat:Â 19gCholesterol:Â 227mgSodium:Â 428mgPotassium:Â 541mgFiber:Â 0.2gSugar:Â 0.03gVitamin A:Â 271IUVitamin C:Â 1mgCalcium:Â 36mgIron:Â 2mg
