Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen
This air fryer Cornish hen has crisp, golden skin and tender, juicy meat, seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground black pepper. It makes an elegant choice for a special dinner or a polished weeknight meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Pat the Cornish hen dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 3
Place the hen in the air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Spray the top with nonstick spray, then cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the hen to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Transfer the hen to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 7
Carve and serve.
- Calories 811.93 kcal High 41%
- Protein 76.93 g Good Source 154%
- Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0%
- Total Fat 56.7 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 16.19 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 526.16 mg High 175%
- Sodium 263.08 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Cornish Hen is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Cornish Hen, and Salt. Each serving provides about 811.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Cornish Hen, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 811.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Cornish Hen has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 811.93 calories and 76.93 g of protein, or 154% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 263.08 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.19 g (81% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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