Air Fried Cornish Hen for Two

One bird, crisp skin—scaled from the four-serving hen recipe.

All nutrition facts are AI generated and approximate.

Ingredients

• 1 Cornish hen (about 1¾ lb)
• ½ Tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried sage
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme

Directions

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
2. Pat hen dry. Rub all over with oil.
3. Mix salt, pepper, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme; rub over the hen.
4. Place hen breast side down in the basket.
5. Air fry about 8–10 minutes, then flip. Continue cooking until the thickest part reads 165°F (often 10–14 minutes more depending on size—temp early so it doesn’t overcook).
6. Rest 10 minutes. Halve or quarter for two servings.