Rustic Roasted Guinea Hen: A Chef’s Signature Dish

Immerse yourself in a culinary experience where tradition meets bold, modern flavor. This roasted guinea hen, with its crisp skin and tender, juicy meat, is a canvas for vibrant citrus and herb accents—a dish destined to impress both the home kitchen and the professional plate.

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Guinea Hen (2-3 lbs)
• Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Lemon, Cut into Wedges
• 4-5 Garlic Cloves, Peeled
• Fresh Rosemary & Thyme (2-3 sprigs each)

Cooking Method

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 415°F (190°C) to kick off this flavor journey.
2. Truss the Hen (Optional): For a beautifully even roast, tie the legs together and secure the wings with kitchen twine.
3. Season to Preference: Rub the guinea hen all over with olive oil. Generously season inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon wedges, garlic cloves, and herb sprigs to infuse every bite with aromatic brilliance.
4. Prepare for Roasting: Place your seasoned hen in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet with a wire rack, ensuring even heat distribution.
5. Roast to Perfection: Roast for about 45 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Rest and Rejuvenate: Remove the hen from the oven, tent it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes so the juices can settle into every succulent bite.
7. Carve and Serve: Slice the hen into generous portions and pair with your favorite sides—be it roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp, refreshing salad.

Savor the art of simple, yet sophisticated cooking with this roasted guinea hen—a dish that speaks to those who demand exceptional flavor and a genuine culinary experience. Bon appétit!

We're throwing a wing party this #WingWednesday and featuring FOUR incredible recipes that you can easily put together for family and friends with our delicious, all-natural Naked Chicken Frenched Wings (midjoints or drummettes!).

Check out the video demo at the bottom of the page for inspiration.

Which do you think will be your favorite?

Ingredients:

• One pack of Powdered Ranch
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 lbs. Joyce Farms Frenched Wings

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lightly coat your wings in oil.
3. Insert the wings into the fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. In the meantime, mix your ingredients together in a bowl and separate half of the seasoning mixture.
5. After the 10 minutes, toss the wings in the first HALF of the Parmesan Ranch rub. They will go back into the air fryer.
6. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and insert your wings to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Make sure the wings are safely cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit minimum internal temperature.
7. Once cooked, toss the wings in the remainder of your dry rub.
8. Plate and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon of Spicewalla Poultry Rub
• 1 teaspoon of Granulated Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 lbs. Joyce Farms Frenched Wings

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lightly coat your wings in oil.
3. Insert the wings into the fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. In the meantime, mix your dry ingredients together in a bowl and separate half of the dry rub.
5. After the 10 minutes, toss the wings in the first HALF of the Garlic Herb rub. They will go back into the air fryer.
6. Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and insert your wings to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Make sure the wings are safely cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit minimum internal temperature.
7. Once cooked, toss the wings in the remainder of your dry rub.
8. Plate and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of Texas Pete Hot Sauce (Use more hot sauce for spicier wings)
• 1 tablespoon of Honey
• 1 tablespoon of Italian Dressing
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 lbs. Joyce Farms Frenched Wings

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lightly coat your wings in oil.
3. Cook your wings in the fryer for 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, flip your wings so they cook thoroughly.
5. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit on your air fryer and cook your wings for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Whisk together the hot sauce, honey, and Italian dressing in a mixing bowl.
7. After the wings are cooked (make sure the wings are safely cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit minimum internal temperature), toss the wings in the sauce.
8. Plate and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of Ginger juice
• 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Honey
• 1 tablespoon of Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 lbs. Joyce Farms Frenched Wings

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Lightly coat your wings in oil.
3. Cook your wings into the fryer for 10 minutes.
4. In the meantime, scrape the skin of the ginger and grate it over a bowl. The ginger may break down so collect the chunks together and squeeze the juice to roughly 1 tablespoon of ginger (or more if you love ginger!)
5. Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and stir to combine.
6. After 10 minutes, flip your wings so they cook thoroughly.
7. Increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit on your air fryer and cook your wings for an additional 5 minutes. Make sure the wings are safely cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit minimum internal temperature.
8. Toss your wings in the sauce.
9. Plate and enjoy!