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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Rotisserie-style air fryer whole chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Golden whole chicken roasted until crisp in an air fryer

Rotisserie-style air fryer whole chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

10 min
Prep time
1 hr
Cook time
1 hr 20 min
Total time
1 whole roasted chicken
Yield

Ingredients

6 ingredients
Calories
550 kcal
Fat
30g
Carbs
1g
Protein
67g

Whole recipe (5 servings): 2750 kcal

  • 1 whole chicken, 3–5 lb (1.4–2.3 kg), giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil spray
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method

9 steps
  1. Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken thoroughly dry.
  2. Mix the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika into a paste.
  3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
  4. Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with oil.
  5. Place the chicken breast-side down in the basket.
  6. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully flip the chicken breast-side up and cook for another 30 minutes.
  8. Check the thickest part of the breast and thigh with a meat thermometer. Continue cooking if necessary until both have reached at least 165°F (74°C).
  9. Rest the chicken for 5–10 minutes before carving.

Recipe notes

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • small mixing bowl

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