Air Fryer Quail

This Air Fryer Quail recipe is quick and easy, resulting in a flavorful dish with crispy skin and juicy meat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Quail

4 whole quail, cleaned and spatchcocked

Marinade

2 cucchiaio olive oil
1 cucchiaino garlic powder
1 cucchiaino smoked paprika
1 cucchiaino salt
0.5 cucchiaino black pepper
0.5 cucchiaino dried thyme

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to create a marinade.
Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the spatchcocked quail. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Place the marinated quail in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side up.
Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, then flip the quail and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the quail from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, spray the quail lightly with cooking spray before air frying. Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.