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Air Fryer Cornish Hens

Air Fryer Fanatics
Make these EASY Air Fryer Cornish Hens in your Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 1235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1-1.5lb Cornish Hens (Thawed)
  • No-Salt Added Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • Grapeseed Oil Spray

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing the cornish hens, pat them completely dry and use the seasoning and rub it over the hens evenly. Remove the giblet too if needed.
  • Using the seasoning, rub it evenly over the cornish hens. We use Mrs. Dash No-Salt Added Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
  • Carefully place the hens breast side down into the basket of the air fryer.
  • Coat the cornish hens with grapeseed oil spray evenly, then cook at 360*F for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully rotate the cornish hens and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165*F.
  • Carefully remove and let rest for 10 minutes then cut and serve.

Notes

The calorie count is going to vary depending on seasoning and spray used and amount of the hen eaten.
All air fryers heat differently, so it's best to check on the hen around 30 minutes with a meat thermometer the first time you make these to be sure it does not overcook.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1235kcalProtein: 101gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 58gCholesterol: 594mgSodium: 688mg
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