Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Recipes for Juicy, Flavorful Dinner
Discover delicious and easy air fryer Cornish game hens recipes for a mouthwatering dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the cornish game hens dry and rub them with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Season the hens evenly with the mixture.
- Place the hens in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, increase the temperature for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cornish game hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg