How to make five spice air fryer chicken.

How to make five spice air fryer chicken. This recipe is great using chicken thighs or quarters but it is also so tasty with Cornish game hen. I used Cornish game hen and it was so juicy and full of flavor! Adjust the cooking time accordingly if you’re making this recipe. The hen takes a bit longer too cook than chicken thighs or legs.

Ingredients:
2 Cornish hens or 8 chicken thighs
3 tbsp hoisin
2 tbsp sweet dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp five spice powder
4 cloves minced garlic

Glaze:
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp oil

If you’re using a Cornish hen, spatchcock the hen by cutting down the sides of the back brown then pressing down on the chest bone to flatten the hen. Leave the skin on for that nice color and leaves It so crispy!

Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, I prefer overnight so that it soaks up the marinade. Cook in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 35 minutes for a Cornish hen and 20 minutes for thighs. Make a glaze with honey, dark soy sauce and oil and baste the chicken when the time is up. Add another 5 minutes. My air fryer is extremely hot and cooking times will vary so make sure to check that the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

To make scallion oil, chop up green onions, add dash of salt, 1 tbsp oil and microwave for one minute.