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.