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Crispy Air Fryer Cornish Hen

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Crispy Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Cornish hen, giblets removed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
1
Preheat the air fryer to its highest temperature setting, equivalent to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Gently remove excess moisture from the Cornish hen by patting it dry with paper towels, and then evenly distribute salt and pepper across all surfaces of the hen.
3
Carefully position the hen in the air fryer basket, ensuring it is securely placed and ready for cooking.
4
Cook the hen in the preheated air fryer for an initial 15 minutes, or until it reaches a satisfactory level of doneness.
5
Apply a light coating of non-stick cooking spray to the top surface of the hen, and continue cooking until it reaches a fully cooked state, indicated by no longer being pink at the bone and having clear juices. This should take approximately 15 additional minutes.
6
Use an instant-read thermometer to verify that the internal temperature of the hen has reached 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), specifically near the bone.
7
Transfer the hen to a stable, flat surface - in this case, a cutting board - and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.