Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang

It's so easy to make Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens! This recipe features the beautiful flavorings of Thai Gai Yang and will be a recipe you'll want to make over and over again.

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens

Cooking game hens can be tricky when you do them in the oven. They dry out quickly if you're not careful. Making Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens is an absolute breeze and they turn out great. They have a great crispy outside and a juicy, tender inside.

How To Make Air Fryer Cornish Hen

• Cut in half longways. This makes sure they don't have to cook as long, and that they're crispy and delicious on all sides.
• Use cilantro roots. The foodie me knows that's where most of the flavor lies. Use every bit of your cilantro stalks for this recipe for sure.
• Add lemongrass paste. If your grocery store doesn't carry this paste, just chop, crush and mash some fragrant, fresh lemongrass and add that to the marinade.

How Do You Know When Cornish Hens Are Done?

As with all poultry, you'll want to make sure the chicken is cooked with a meat thermometer to an internal temperature to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don't have access to a meat thermometer, ensure the juices run clear when you cut into the meat.

Can I Cook A Frozen Cornish Hen?

Technically, yes. However, I wouldn't recommend it. Since I suggest splitting the air fryer cornish game hens in half before cooking, this makes it more difficult. And kind of dangerous.

If you choose to do this, make sure you're following the cooking guidelines I suggested above.

Grilled Chicken Thighs

The marinade I made for this Cornish Hen Air Fryer recipe is so delicious you'll want to use it in more than one way. Another way I discovered it was delicious to enjoy is Thai BBQ. This is done by grilling chicken thighs.

Thai chicken is utterly delicious and has some of the most interesting flavor combinations I've had the privilege of tasting. When you add the smoky flavors from a barbeque grill, it is irresistible.

Thai Street Food

The flavors of this Thai grilled chicken marinade remind me of my Culinary tour of Thailand. One thing I noticed is that the best Thai food is:

• Hot
• Sour
• Sweet
• Salty

Maybe my fondness of the Thai street food was due to the fact that I got the chance to eat CONSTANTLY. It felt like I was always snacking.

I didn't feel too guilty about it at the time, though. Everything I ate was fresh food. Lots of fruits and veggies. And contrary to what you may think, it was all utterly safe to eat.

If you want to enjoy some of my favorite street food recipes, give my Beef Satay or Frankie recipes.

Equipment You May Need To Make This Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen Recipe:

• Gowise Air Fryer or Philips Avance XL or  Breville Smart Oven Air
• Meat Thermometer. Essential for Air Fryer cooking!
• AIr Fryer accessory set or 7-inch pan
• Tongs to move stuff around. I use either these big silicone tongs or this set of Smaller Tongs which are easier on my hands
• Measuring cups
• My favorite cutting board
• Good set of knives

Use my marinade to cook your Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens or Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs to make an easy and delicious weeknight meal. If you love it, make sure you share on Facebook for your friends or on Pinterest to make again later.

Check out all my other delicious Air Fryer Recipes here!

• Air Fryer Beef Satay- Cooks in 10 minutes.
• Bang Bang Shrimp- perfectly spicy.
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings- just like your favorite wing place.
• Tempero Baiano- a great Brazilian dish packed with flavor.
• Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders- The flavor without the carbs.