204 shares This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Juicy, crispy Air Fryer Cornish Hen in under an hour! Perfect for weeknight dinners—easy to prep, full of flavor, and no oven required.

Cornish Hen in the Air Fryer This Air Fryer Cornish Hen recipe makes it easy to enjoy a perfectly roasted bird—juicy inside, crispy outside, and done in under an hour.My air fryer recipes are consistently popular, which I get because it’s such a time saver in the kitchen for busy weeknights! I created this recipe for two but if you have a larger air fryer basket (mine is 8 quarts) you can easily fit two hens in it for four people! The hens are seasoned with simple herbs and spices, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or even date nights, without heating up the kitchen.I serve this with a simple salad, like my panzanella salad to make it a meal.

If you can’t find Cornish hens, try my Buttermilk Air Fryer Whole Chicken or my classic Whole Roasted Chicken (made in the oven).Why This Recipe WorksWhat’s for dinner? I get bored of the usual proteins, so once in a while I’ll grab a Cornish hen to switch things up.And of course, I cook it in the air fryer—mine gets so much use I wrote not one, but two Skinnytaste Air Fryer cookbooks! Quicker Than Baking: It takes less time than the oven and no need to pre-heat.

Doesn’t Heat Up the Kitchen: Perfect when you do

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