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Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two, or a quick and easy family meal, you'll want to check out this Greek-Style Air Fried Cornish Hens recipe.

Greek-Style Air Fried Cornish Hens are tender and have irresistible crispy skin. They are also lower if fat and cholesterol than chicken and higher in protein!

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I used my Ninja Foodi (affiliate link) to make these yummy Air Fried Cornish Hens, but you can use any air fryer.

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– Cornish Hens – olive oil – lemon (juiced) – garlic – sea salt – black pepper – paprika – oregano

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

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Pour the marinade over the whole Cornish Hens.

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Marinate for at least a few hours.

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Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375° F. Place the Cornish Hens into the air fryer basket, breast side down.

Air fry for 13 minutes, then flip the hens over and air fry for 12 minutes.

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Use an Instant Thermometer (affiliate link) to test the internal temperature. The breast temperature should be at least 165° F.

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Tent Cornish hens and rest for 5 -10 minutes before slicing.

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Enjoy!!!

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Serve with Tabouli Salad

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And Air Fried Potato Wedges

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hildaskitchenblog

Greek-Style Air Fryer Cornish Hens

Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two, or a quick and easy family meal, you'll want to check out this Greek-Style Air Fried Cornish Hens recipe.

Greek-Style Air Fried Cornish Hens are tender and have irresistible crispy skin. They are also lower if fat and cholesterol than chicken and higher in protein!

I used my Ninja Foodi (affiliate link) to make these yummy Air Fried Cornish Hens, but you can use any air fryer.

– Cornish Hens – olive oil – lemon (juiced) – garlic – sea salt – black pepper – paprika – oregano

INGREDIENTS

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Marinade

Pour the marinade over the whole Cornish Hens.

Marinate for at least a few hours.

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375° F. Place the Cornish Hens into the air fryer basket, breast side down.

Air fry for 13 minutes, then flip the hens over and air fry for 12 minutes.

Use an Instant Thermometer (affiliate link) to test the internal temperature. The breast temperature should be at least 165° F.

Tent Cornish hens and rest for 5 -10 minutes before slicing.

Tent Cornish hens and rest for 5 -10 minutes before slicing.

Learn More

Enjoy!!!

Full Recipe

Serve with Tabouli Salad

Full Recipe

And Air Fried Potato Wedges

Full Recipe