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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.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
1 hr
Total time
1 hr 20 min
Yield
5
Ingredients
6
Steps
9
Filed under: chicken, air fryer, over 1 hour, whole chicken, roast chicken, easy dinner.
Source channel: Cooking with Coit
Key ingredients
whole chicken, 3–5 lb , giblets removed, olive oil or olive oil spray, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder.
Ingredients
- 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
- Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken thoroughly dry.
- Mix the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika into a paste.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Lightly spray the air-fryer basket with oil.
- Place the chicken breast-side down in the basket.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Carefully flip the chicken breast-side up and cook for another 30 minutes.
- 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).
- Rest the chicken for 5–10 minutes before carving.