1TablespoonShawarma spice mixor another spice blend
Saltif needed and to taste
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F / 204C.
Pat the hen dry. Combine oil, Shawarma seasoning mix and salt (if desired) then rub onto the hen.
Place hen in the air fryer basket with the backbone side facing up and cook for about 15 mins.
Turn over and cook for another 15 mins, until golden and crispy.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure it has reached 165F / 75C and is cooked thoroughly.
Allow the Air Fryer Cornish Hen rest a few mins before serving.
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Notes
Make sure your chicken is dry prior to adding the rub. A rub works well in the air fryer, and you don’t want your dry rub to not stick.
Start with the hen breast side down in the air fryer, then turn over about halfway through the cooking time.
Do make sure the entire hen is coated in the rub, so every mouthful is full of flavor.
It is important to make sure that the cooked chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165F / 75 C before serving. Use a meat thermometer to check this.
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.