Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Quick and crispy Cornish Hen is absolutely delicious when Air Fried.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cornish hen, best air fryer cornish hen, crispy air fryer cornish hen, easy air fryer cornish hen
Servings: 2
Calories:
- 2 whole Cornish hen 1.5 lbs each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Dry Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoke paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 15 minutes. Clean and rinse then pat the hens dry with paper towels.
2 whole Cornish hen
In a small bowl: combine all the dry seasoning ingredients together and set aside.
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp smoke paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper
Rub olive oil all over the hens. Then rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken. Tie the legs together. Tuck the wings behind the hen's back.
2 tbsp olive oil
Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the hens "breast side down" in the basket. Cook for 20 minutes. Then flip the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes.
Remove the roasting pan and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.