Tender, juicy chicken with a perfectly seasoned crispy skin made right in the air fryer! This Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe has quickly become our go to recipe for making the perfect roast chicken! Nothing beats a freshly roasted chicken and nothing makes me feel more accomplished in the kitchen. While roasting chicken is simple, it just feels like a special meal, especially when done just right. Our air fryer whole chicken turns out just right every time – crispy, crackly skin with a simple rotisserie seasoning, moist and juicy white meat, and tender dark meat! Plus, making a whole chicken in the air fryer means that you don’t have to heat up your whole kitchen
with the big oven and the chicken cooks quickly and evenly. We often make chicken parts in the air fryer. See our air fryer chicken thighs, air fryer drumsticks, air fryer boneless chicken breasts, and
air fryer frozen chicken wings. Figured it was high time we made a whole chicken in the air fryer. This has definitely become a go to for us – ready in just an hour, tender and succulent, and so simple to mix up the seasonings to suit whatever we’re craving that day! Ingredient Notes: Whole chicken- You need to size this appropriately for your air fryer. We can fit a 4 pound chicken easily in our 5.8 quart air fryer and usually squeeze in a 5 pound chicken. You want the giblets removed, so buy it that way or remove them yourself. Here’s our air fryer recommendations. Lemon & Onion -You’ll halve a lemon and onion and stuff them in the cavity of the chicken. Seasonings- Smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper make for that classic rotisserie chicken flavor. Use any seasonings you like. How to Make a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer:Stuff the chicken- Remove the giblets and neck. Place the lemon and onion into the cavity. Season the chicken – Rub the outside of the chicken with oil. Mix all the seasonings into a small bowl together. Rub the seasoning over the chicken to coat. Air fry the chicken- Place the chicken in your air fryer with the breast side down. Air fryer for 30 minutes at 360 degrees F. Carefully flip the chicken over and continue cooking until the internal temp of the chicken breast reaches 165 degrees F. This should take another 30 minutes. Carving the chicken– Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving, this will make it easier to carve and it will taste better. It’s a win-win. Serving Suggestions:Looking for the perfect meal? We’ve got you covered! Serve up this roasted chicken in the air fryer with:
FAQ:What temperature does air fryer chicken need to be in order to be safe to eat? The internal temperature of your chicken should be 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Can I put my chicken in a roasting bag, then put it in the air fryer? No, this is not recommended by most air fryer manufacturers. The chicken cooks perfectly directly in the air fryer basket. What is the minimum size air fryer I need to cook a whole chicken? We’re easily able to fit a 4-5 pound whole chicken in our 5.8 qt air fryer. The size of air fryer you need will depend on the size of chicken purchased. More Air Fryer Dinners You Will Love!
Course Chicken Cuisine American Prep Time 2 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes You can beat the combination of ease and taste with this air fryer whole chicken recipe! Seasoned lightly and cooked perfectly!
The seasoning blend we're using is very similar to a rotisserie chicken. Use any blend of spices that you like. Serving: 1g | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 103g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 1671mg | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g Reader InteractionsHow long do you cook chickens in an air fryer?How Long to Cook Chicken in the Air Fryer. Small Breasts (5 to 7 ounces): 7 to 10 minutes.. Medium Breasts (8 to 10 ounces): 10 to 12 minutes.. Large Breasts (11 ounces or more): 12 to 16 minutes.. Can u put a whole chicken in an air fryer?Air fry the chicken: Spray the air fryer basket generously with cooking spray. Place the chicken inside the basket, breast side down. Cook for 30 minutes at 360°F. Carefully flip the chicken so that it's breast side up and cook for another 30 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reaches 165°F.
Do you put oil in a air fryer with chicken?While you would typically add oil to a pan before adding your food, the case is not the same when using an air fryer. In a bowl, toss your food in a few teaspoons of vegetable oil or olive oil along with your seasoning before putting it in the air fryer. This method works best for cooking fresh meats and vegetables.
Can you put chicken in foil in air fryer?Yes you can wrap chicken in foil in an air fryer if it is ok to use foil in your air fryer model (check your manual if you are unsure). However, don't wrap chicken in foil to cook if you are using any acidic ingredients in the marinade or seasoning (e.g. tomatoes, chili, citrus).
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Roasting a chicken in the air fryer
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