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Overhead shot of a whole roast chicken in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper liner
5 from 33 votes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Frying a whole chicken is an effortless way of achieving crispy outer skin and tender juicy meat with perfect results every time!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb (1.8 kg) whole chicken giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or avocado oil, not extra virgin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, simply run it for 5 minutes at the mentioned temperature.
  • In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to prepare the seasoning.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and make sure that the cavity is empty. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, sprinkle the prepared seasoning over it, and rub it all over the chicken evenly. If you wish, use kitchen twine to truss the legs together.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down, and cook for 25 minutes. If you notice that the chicken is browning too quickly, shield it with a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Using kitchen tongs, carefully flip the chicken and cook for another 25 minutes. Keep an eye on the chicken during this process, and if required, shield with foil. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast or thigh registers 165°F/74°C on a meat thermometer.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps in retaining the juices when you carve the chicken. Carve the chicken and serve it warm.

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Notes

  • Always make sure to pat the chicken dry before applying the oil and seasoning. This ensures that the seasoning sticks to the chicken better, giving it more flavor.
  • The cooking time may vary slightly based on the size of the chicken and the specific model of air fryer you are using.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature (165°F/74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/air-fryer-whole-chicken/