It’s so easy to make Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens! This recipe features the beautiful flavorings of Thai Gai Yang and will be a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.
Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens
Cooking game hens can be tricky when you do them in the oven. They dry out quickly if you’re not careful. Making Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens is an absolute breeze and they turn out great. They have a great crispy outside and a juicy, tender inside.
How To Make Air Fryer Cornish Hen
- Cut in half longways . This makes sure they don’t have to cook as long, and that they’re crispy and delicious on all sides.
- Use cilantro roots . The foodie me knows that’s where most of the flavor lies. Use every bit of your cilantro stalks for this recipe for sure.
- Add lemongrass paste . If your grocery store doesn’t carry this paste, just chop, crush and mash some fragrant, fresh lemongrass and add that to the marinade.
How Do You Know When Cornish Hens Are Done?
As with all poultry, you’ll want to make sure the chicken is cooked with a meat thermometer to an internal temperature to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t have access to a meat thermometer, ensure the juices run clear when you cut into the meat.
Can I Cook A Frozen Cornish Hen?
Technically, yes. However, I wouldn’t recommend it. Since I suggest splitting the air fryer cornish game hens in half before cooking, this makes it more difficult. And kind of dangerous.
If you choose to do this, make sure you’re following the cooking guidelines I suggested above.
Grilled Chicken Thighs
The marinade I made for this Cornish Hen Air Fryer recipe is so delicious you’ll want to use it in more than one way. Another way I discovered it was delicious to enjoy is Thai BBQ . This is done by grilling chicken thighs .
Thai chicken is utterly delicious and has some of the most interesting flavor combinations I’ve had the privilege of tasting. When you add the smoky flavors from a barbeque grill, it is irresistible.
Thai Street Food
The flavors of this Thai grilled chicken marinade remind me of my Culinary tour of Thailand. One thing I noticed is that the best Thai food is:
- Hot
- Sour
- Sweet
- Salty
Maybe my fondness of the Thai street food was due to the fact that I got the chance to eat CONSTANTLY. It felt like I was always snacking.
I didn’t feel too guilty about it at the time, though. Everything I ate was fresh food. Lots of fruits and veggies. And contrary to what you may think, it was all utterly safe to eat.
If you want to enjoy some of my favorite street food recipes, give my Beef Satay or Frankie recipes.
Equipment You May Need To Make This Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen Recipe:
- Gowise Air Fryer or Philips Avance XL or Breville Smart Oven Air
- Meat Thermometer . Essential for Air Fryer cooking!
- AIr Fryer accessory set or 7-inch pan
- Tongs to move stuff around. I use either these big silicone tongs or this set of Smaller Tongs which are easier on my hands
- Measuring cups
- My favorite cutting board
- Good set of knives
Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 16 g ) fresh cilantro leaves and stems , trimmed and chopped coarsely
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 58 g ) Fish Sauce
- ▢ 8 ( 8 ) Garlic Cloves , peeled and smashed
- ▢ 2 tablespoon ( 2 tbsp ) stevia
- ▢ 1 Jalapeño Peppers , chopped
- ▢ 2 tablespoon ( 2 tbsp ) lemongrass paste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ▢ 2 teaspoon ( 2 tsp ) Ground Black Pepper
- ▢ 2 teaspoon ( 2 tsp ) Ground Coriander
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 tsp ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 tsp ) Turmeric
- ▢ 2 whole ( 2 whole ) Cornish Game Hens , giblets removed, split in half length-wise
Instructions
- Place the four halves of the Cornish game hens into a large bowl.
- In a blender jar, add the cilantro, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, lemon grass paste, pepper, coriander, salt and turmeric, and process until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken and mix very well.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Place the game hen halves into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Set the air fryer to 400ºF for 20 minutes.
- Test with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 150ºF before serving.
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Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems trimmed and chopped coarsely
- 1/4 cup Fish Sauce
- 8 Garlic Cloves peeled and smashed
- 2 tablespoon stevia
- 1 Jalapeño Peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 whole Cornish Game Hens giblets removed, split in half length-wise
Instructions
- Place the four halves of the Cornish game hens into a large bowl.
- In a blender jar, add the cilantro, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, lemon grass paste, pepper, coriander, salt and turmeric, and process until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken and mix very well.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Place the game hen halves into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Set the air fryer to 400ºF for 20 minutes.
- Test with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 150ºF before serving.
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This Spicy Cauliflower Soup is delicious and low-carb and perfect for any day of the week. If you’re craving a spicy soup or the convenience of a simple Instant Pot recipe, you will love this one!
What Makes This Recipe Special
- Fast. Make this easy Instant Pot Soup in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
- Easy. A pour and cook recipe that even beginner Instant Pot users can make flawlessly.
- Low Carb . Only 7 net carbs per serving.
- Flavorful. A filling and tasty soup that is brought to life with the addition of Sambhar powder .
Spicy Cauliflower Soup is made in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker and comes together so quickly. It has tons of flavor and has a great texture too. I also like this recipe because it’s basically dump-and-cook . I really like recipes that are simple and full of flavor and this soup definitely fits that description.
Why Is Cauliflower Soup Good For You?
Cauliflower is naturally low in carbohydrates and even lower in net carbs thanks to its high fiber content. Not only is it low in carbs, but it’s also low in calories.
If you’re living a low carb lifestyle, cauliflower soup is an excellent way to get a filling and flavorful meal without going over your macros for the day.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cauliflower - Keep the chunks of cauliflower relatively large. Around 3" pieces is best for this recipe to keep the texture of the cauliflower from becoming mushy when cooked under pressure.
- Onion - Don’t dice it too thin. Cut it into thick pieces about 2" wide.
- Carrots, turnips, or potatoes - If you’re wanting to keep this soup low carb, opt for turnips instead of potatoes. You will also want to cut these into thick pieces.
- Canned Tomatoes - I prefer diced tomatoes for this recipe so you get a little in every bite. You can also use quartered or tomato halves.
- Sambhar powder - a tasty blend of spices often found in Indian cuisine.
- Kosher Salt
- Turmeric
How Do You Make Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup?
- Pour all ingredients into the inner liner of your Instant Pot and stir well.
- Cook on LOW pressure for 3 minutes. Let the pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure.
- Open the pot, stir to mix and serve.
The most important thing to note here is that you are cooking this Cauliflower Soup under LOW PRESSURE. Many Instant Pot Soups call for cooking the ingredients under high pressure, but to ensure the cauliflower isn’t overcooked, you’ll want to hit the low pressure button for this recipe.
What Is Sambar Powder?
Sambar powder is a common spice used in Indian cooking. It’s a mixture of spices like cumin, coriander, mustard and fenugreek, and more that are ground together into a fine powder. There are different blends for this, but they all have a similar flavor profile. A typical sambhar has lentils in it and you can find a Sambar recipe . But this is a quick way to get a delicious sambhar-like flavor without a lot of work.
What Can I Substitute For Sambar Powder?
The best tasting Sambar is made. If making spices intimidates you, it shouldn’t! It’s so simple to make your own, and you will be blown away by the difference in taste. This is my Sambar powder recipe, and I highly recommend trying it at least once.
What If I Don’t Want It To Be Spicy?
Simple! When you make your sambar powder , just leave out the chilis! You’ll still get all of the rich flavors from the spice blend without the heat.
Does The Instant Pot Make This Cauliflower Soup Mushy?
Nope. Instant Pot cauliflower recipes have a tendency to be overcooked, that’s why I tested this one until it was perfect. I can’t stand when cauliflower turns into a soft mush.
Cooking it using this recipe actually gives the cauliflower a really good texture. It’s cooked all the way, but still maintains the texture of the cauliflower florets.
How Do You Thicken Cauliflower Soup?
This soup is meant to be a brothy soup, but if you’re wanting to thicken it up a little, simply remove half of the cooked cauliflower from the Instant Pot liner and use an immersion blender to blend up half of the soup ingredients.
The cauliflower, tomatoes, and turnips (or potatoes and carrots if you’re not keeping it low carb) will create a thick, rich soup base when blended.
Can I Freeze It?
Absolutely. It’s common for me to make a big batch of this, and then freeze it in one-serving containers for when I want soup, but don’t want to cook. It’s so much better than canned soup!
Want More Cauliflower Recipes?
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- Instant Pot Cauliflower and Cheese
- Cauliflower and Cheese Casserole
- Keto Chicken Biryani
- Keto Shrimp and Grits
- Poblano Chicken Soup
- Italian Sausage Soup
- Low Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Gobi Manchurian
- Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
- Keto Lobster Bisque
Spicy Cauliflower Soup
Equipment
- INSTANT POT DUO 6 QUART
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 cups Cauliflower , cut into 3"-4" pieces
- ▢ 1.5 cups Water
- ▢ 1 Onion , cut into thick, 2" pieces
- ▢ 1 cup carrots, turnips, or potatoes , cut into thick 2" pieces
- ▢ 1 cup Canned Tomatoes
- ▢ 1-1.5 tsp Sambhar powder
- ▢ 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tsp Turmeric
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into the inner liner of your Instant Pot and stir well.
Cook on LOW pressure for 3 minutes. Let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure.
Open the pot, stir to mix and serve.
This soup freezes well! Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers in freezer safe containers.
If you’re afraid of the spice level, you can lessen it to taste, or omit it all together.
If you don’t have sambar powder, you can use cayenne instead. Lessen the amount to 1/2 teaspoon if you do this.
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