Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a total game changer when it comes to getting a delicious dinner on the table. It turns out moist, tender and juicy every time!
Just 5 minutes of prep time and 1 hour in the air fryer turns a whole chicken into a rotisserie style chicken! Serve with a side of scalloped potatoes, green beans with bacon or shredded in a sourdough tortilla, the possibilities are endless!
Why you’ll love it
- Air fryer chicken is quick and easy.
- No need to heat up the oven during the hotter months of the year.
- Perfect for meal prepping chicken to use in other meals.
- Turns out tender and juicy every time!
What you’ll need
- Whole Chicken: Buy a chicken that weighs between 4-5 lbs. If your air fryer is less than 5 quarts, you will need to get a smaller chicken.
- Oil: Olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil are good choices.
- Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder and onion powder make a great whole roasted chicken that can be used in a variety of different recipes. Feel free to add any seasonings you like!
how to air fry a whole chicken
- Rub the outside of a 4 to 5 lb. chicken with a healthy oil like coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil. I lightly spray the outside with my avocado oil cooking spray to make this part super easy. Next, coat the outside of the chicken with a generous amount of seasonings, at least 1 tablespoon. You can use whatever flavors you like!
- Place the chicken with the breast side down in the basket of the air fryer. Set the temperature to 360°F for 30 minutes. Once the timer goes off, use a pair of kitchen tongs to turn the chicken over, breast side up, and cook an additional 20 minutes at 360°F. Once the time is up, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken meat is at least 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or platter and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
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How to store it
- To Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Place leftover chicken in a freezer-safe container. Keep frozen for up to 6 months.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
A tender and juicy whole chicken roasted in under an hour in the air fryer!
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