Air Fryer Cornish Hens

Indulge in a delicious and healthy version of this Air Fryer Cornish Hens recipe. Get perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat in just a few simple steps.

Cornish hens are so delicious because they are juicy on the inside and have crispy skin on the outside. This recipe is so easy because the air fryer does all the work. You just need to season the meat and then set it in the air fryer. The best part is that you get the crispy skin without any of the greasiness of deep frying, and it's seasoned to perfection for the best taste. The meat is succulent and to die for. These little birds make a fabulous meal and you only need a few ingredients to make it happen. Let's look at what you'll need to season the tender meat.

• 2 cornish hens (about 1 lb. each)
• ½ tbsp. paprika
• ½ tbsp. garlic powder
• ½ tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary optional
• 1 tsp. salt or to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil