Name: Air Fryer Cilantro-Lime Cornish Hen
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 whole cornish hen (about 1 1/2 lb.) -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 clove garlic, minced -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice -; 3/4 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce -; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin -; Lime wedges, for serving -

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Ingredients for - Air Fryer Cilantro-Lime Cornish Hen

1. 1 whole cornish hen (about 1 1/2 lb.) -

2. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

3. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

4. 1 clove garlic, minced -

5. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving -

6. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice -

8. 3/4 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce -

9. 1/4 tsp. ground cumin -

10. Lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Air Fryer Cilantro-Lime Cornish Hen

1. Stage

Pat cornish hen dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, combine garlic, cilantro, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and cumin. Add cornish hen and toss to coat. Let marinate at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover bowl and refrigerate up to 1 hour.

3. Stage

Remove cornish hen from marinade. In an air-fryer basket, arrange cornish hen breast side down. Pour any marinade remaining in bowl over topof cornish hen. Cook at 350°, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden and crisp and cornish hen is just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

4. Stage

Transfer cornish hen to a platter. Pour any juices from bottom of air-fryer basket over top. Top with more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside.