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Air Fryer Cornish Hen

Air Fryer Cornish Hen is a super flavorful meal that's quick and easy to make!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (907g) Cornish Hen 1 large Cornish Hen
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Shawarma spice mix or another spice blend
  • Salt if 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg