Air Fryer Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Cornish Hens Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens (Mine weighed 1 1/4 pounds each.); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; cooking oil (I use olive oil.); 2-4 slices fresh lemon

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

I’ve been air frying since 2016, back when folks were still side-eyeing this gadget like, “Do we really need another countertop appliance?” Trust me, I put in the years of testing so you don’t have to, and these air fryer Cornish hens are proof it was worth it. They come out with perfectly crispy skin, juicy meat, and big flavor with little effort.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:32:59 GMT