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Air Fryer Juicy Cornish Hens

URL: https://www.staysnatched.com/air-fryer-cornish-hens/

Ingredients

The hens

  • 2 units Cornish hens

The seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

The oil and lemon

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (olive oil recommended)
  • 2-4 slices fresh lemon

Instructions

  1. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and place lemon slices in the basket.
  2. Pat the Cornish hens dry and rub both sides with oil.
  3. Sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of the hens.
  4. Place the hens breast side down in the air fryer on top of the lemons.
  5. Air fry for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
  6. Open the basket, flip the hens, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  7. Remove the hens from the air fryer and let them rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
530
Total fat
39g
Total carbohydrates
0g
Total protein
48g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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