Air Fryer Reference
Cornish Hen
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 370 °F
- 188 °C
- Total time
- 25 min
- 1 hen (about 1.25 lb)
- Flip at
- 13 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 165 °F
- 74 °C
Doneness
The skin is crisp and deep golden and the thigh joint reads 165 °F (74 °C) with clear juices. Pink juice or a soft joint means it needs a few more minutes.
Oil & seasoning
Rub with oil so the skin crisps and browns evenly.
Season with: salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, rosemary, lemon.
Watch out for
- Confirm 165 °F at the thigh joint — it's the slowest part to cook.
- Pat the skin dry and oil it so it crisps instead of steaming.
- Start breast-side down, then flip, so the breast stays juicy.
- Rest 10 minutes before carving.