Description
Air fryer cornish hen gets a super crispy skin with little prep time and the air fryer does all the hard work!
Calories 399kcal
Equipment
- My favorite air fryer
Ingredients
2cornish hensabout 1.5 pounds each
2tablespoonsolive oil
2teaspoonsalt
1 1/2teaspoonsitalian seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonlemon zestor 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil and salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest/juice.
- Pat the cornish game hens dry with a paper towel then brush them with the seasoning mixture under and on top of the skin. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
- Place the hen(s) in the air fryer basket, breast side down, and cook for 35 minutes.
- Flip the hens and cook for an additional 10 minutes to get the skin crispy (45 minutes total). They are done cooking once they reach 165 degrees F.
