Perfect for a dinner for two, these air fryer Cornish hens are delightfully juicy and flavored with the delicate balance of spices.
What Are Cornish Hens
Cornish hens are like the cute, mini versions of regular chickens. They’re a type of small chicken, specifically a crossbreed between a Cornish chicken and another breed, usually a Plymouth Rock.
The cool thing about Cornish hens is that they’re small enough for one person to enjoy for a meal, which makes them great for individual servings. They have tender and flavorful meat, and because they’re small, they cook relatively quickly compared to larger chickens.
People often like to roast or grill Cornish hens with various seasonings and herbs to make them extra tasty. It’s like having your own little personal chicken for dinner!
Air Fryer Cornish Hens
If you love it when chicken roasts to perfection, with crispy skin and juicy meat, then the air fryer is the way to go. The air fryer works its magic by circulating hot air around the hens, creating this super crispy skin while keeping the inside moist and delicious.
It’s like they’re getting a golden, crunchy jacket that locks in all the juices. Plus, it’s a time-saver! The air fryer cooks things up faster than a traditional oven, and with Cornish hens being smaller, they’re like the perfect size for this quick-cooking wizardry.
So, if you’re into that crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken perfection, the air fryer is your go-to buddy for Cornish hens! It’s like a flavor explosion in a tiny, crispy package.
Low-Carb Cornish Hen Recipe
There are just 2 grams net carbs in each Cornish hen. Yup, you can eat the entire hen for dinner without going over your net carbs!
This is a delicious and filling entree is surprisingly low in carbs. That’s because the only ingredients in this recipe is the meat and the spices (and a little bit of oil).
It’s a really easy air fryer chicken recipe that gives you plenty of carbs leftover for some fun side dishes.
What To Eat With Cornish Game Hens
These Cornish game hens taste just like chicken, so eat the same sides with them. Just like regular chicken they will taste delicious with some keto dinner rolls.
There are a bunch of other sides that you can serve with the Cornish hens. Serve them with some keto greek cucumber salad, Keto guacamole deviled eggs, or some Keto fried pickles with cheese. Then, serve it all with a cold glass of sugar-free sweet tea!
How To Store Chicken
Cornish hens are the perfect things to use in your weekly meal prep. Cut the meat off the bones and store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The chicken meat will stay fresh for up to three days.
You can use the chicken in things like chicken salad, chicken soup, or just eat it by itself. It’s still taste by itself!
Low-Carb Air Fryer Cornish Hens Recipe
Here is the entire list of ingredients (and step by step pictures) that you’ll need to make these keto air fryer Cornish hens. Exact measurements are located within the recipe card below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Cornish Hens
- Olive Oil
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
Directions
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Add the cornish hens to a well greased tray or pan that fits into the air fryer. You may have to cook the cornish hens one at a time depending on the size of your air fryer. Drizzle with the olive oil.
Season on both sides with the rosemary, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 20 minutes, flip over and cook an additional 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Keto Air Fryer Cornish Hens
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish hens rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Add the cornish hens to a well greased tray or pan that fits into the air fryer. You may have to cook the cornish hens one at a time depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Drizzle with the olive oil.
- Season on both sides with the rosemary, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flip over and cook an additional 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Notes
Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Air Fryer Recipes
I love using my air fryer – you can make so many things with it. If you enjoyed this keto air fryer Cornish hens recipe, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make in the air fryer next.
