Air fryer Cornish Hens are tasty miniature chickens! You'll love their crispy skin, juicy meat and fantastic flavor. This quick & easy meal is ready in 45 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Resting Time5 minutesmins
Servings: 3
Ingredients
2Cornish game hens
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Take the game hens out of the package and pat them dry. Remove the giblets if they are inside the body cavity.
2 Cornish game hens
Mix the garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle the oil on the Cornish hens and rub them with the spices. Try to coat both sides well.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Put them in the air fryer basket with the breast side down. Don't crowd them.
Air fry at 380 degrees F for 25 minutes. Then flip them over and air fry for another 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
Put them on a serving platter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
Season the skin well for maximum flavor.
Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving the meat.
Stick tongs or serving spoon inside the body cavity to lift them out
Change up the seasoning. Poultry seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or Italian seasoning all work well.