Air Fried Dove Recipe

Use this guide to air frying doves so that they come out moist and full of flavor for the best served dove recipe.

5 from 3 votes

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Add all the brine ingredients to a large pot. Tip: Use only half a gallon of water to start. Heat the mixture on low and stir for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add the other half gallon as cold water. When safe to add to the fridge or when the pot bottom is cool, stick it into the refrigerator. Once the brine is cold, add doves to the brine and let them sit for 4-6 hours.
Remove the doves from the brine and thoroughly rinse them under cold running water. Pat dry and leave to dry in the fridge for a minimum of 12 hours (24 hours is preferred). Dry skin results in crispy skin.
Two hours prior to cooking, pull doves and lightly coat them with olive oil, and crack fresh black pepper over birds. Allow doves to sit out at room temp for that 2 hours prior to cooking.
To cook, set the air fryer to roast at 400 F. Once ready, insert doves and cook for 3 minutes for a medium-rare finish but slightly less-crisp skin. Air fry for 4 minutes for crispy skin and a blush of pink, likely medium-well, meat at the center.
Another option is never to bring doves to room temperature and instead place them into the air fryer directly from the fridge. Make sure they are lightly oiled prior to adding them to the air fryer. Air fry for 4 minutes for crispy skin and a finish closer to rare/medium-rare breast meat.
Remove from the air fryer and let the bird rest, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Enjoy! Reach out to me on Instagram (@WildGameJack) with any questions or comments.

Keyword Dove

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