Greek Inspired Air Fryer Cornish Hen Recipes

HOW TO COOK CORNISH HEN IN AIR FRYER (SUPER EASY)

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 380º F for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, and thyme; set aside.
• Pat dry the cornish hen with a paper towel. Rub olive oil all over the Cornish hen, season with salt and pepper to taste, including the cavity, then rub the spices blend all over the bird, including the cavity and underneath the skin.
• Place the cornish game hen in the air fryer basket and cook to 380ºF for 20 minutes breast side down and 10 minutes breast side up. The cornish hen should reach 165ºF.
• Let the cooked Cornish hen rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy

AIR FRYER CORNISH HEN

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pat Cornish hen dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Place hen in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes. Spray the top of the hen with nonstick cooking spray and cook for 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Transfer the hen to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.

JUICY AIR-FRYER CORNISH HENS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients. Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Rub oil over hens; sprinkle with seasonings. Place hens, breast side down, in greased air fryer. Cook at 375 degrees until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 18-20 minutes, turning once. (Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly.) Let stand 10 minutes before carving.