Cooking Whole Chicken In Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken is an easy and healthy weeknight roast that is ready in an hour (or less). Get ready for juicy chicken on the inside and the crispiest skin you'll ever try on the outside. All you need is a few simple ingredients and very minimal prep to get this roast chicken on the table. This chicken is Whole30 and Paleo compliant, Keto, Low Carb and Gluten-Free.
One of the things I was most intrigued to try cooking in the air fryer was a whole roast chicken. For years I've made a classic Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary in the oven and I wondered how the air fryer version could possibly stack up.
I'm happy to report that the air fryer did not disappoint. The chicken is so juicy and tender, and the skin is the crispiest I've ever tried. Not only that, it was ready in just under an hour!
I'd call this Air Fryer Whole Chicken your "everyday" chicken recipe. It's healthy, quick and easy to prep, and you could easily pull it off any night of the week.
Oh and just to top it all off it's Whole30 and Paleo compliant, Keto, Low Carb and Gluten-Free. Phew, what a powerhouse. Cooking this whole roast chicken in your air fryer really is a must-try!
Why you'll love this recipe...
- Quick and easy.
- Minimal, budget-friendly ingredients.
- Juicy and tender on the inside, crispy skin on the outside.
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WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses convection to rapidly circulate hot air around food to cook and crisp it up. It's essentially a mini convection oven that fits perfectly on your countertop.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken Ingredients List
You really don't need many ingredients to make a juicy and flavourful roast chicken in the air fryer. Here's what you'll need (full measurements listed in the recipe card below)...
- Whole Chicken
- Olive Oil
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper
MORE SPICE MIX OPTIONS
The spices above are what I regularly use for my air fryer chicken but don't let that limit you. Try a mix of your favourite spices, like oregano and rosemary, or even a smoked paprika for deeper flavour.
How to make Air Fryer Whole Chicken - Step by Step
Preheat the air fryer to 180C / 350F. If you don't have a preheat setting just run the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder together in a bowl.
Place the chicken breast side up on a plate and spread a teaspoon or two of the oil mix all over the chicken either with your hands or a brush. Season with salt and pepper. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side. You'll want to reserve a little of the oil mix for later, but other than that use it liberally.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast side down and cook for 30 minutes.
Using tongs carefully flip the chicken breast side up and pour remaining oil mix over. Continue cooking for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 75C / 165F.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and allow to rest on a carving board uncovered for 10 minutes, then carve and serve.
What to Serve with Your Chicken
- Crispy Roast Potatoes with Rosemary
- Green Lemon Potatoes
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Tips for making Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer. I recommend you check in on your chicken at the 45 minute mark and go from there.
- Depending on how big your air fryer is you may wish to use a bigger or smaller whole chicken. Just be sure to adjust your spice and oil mix, and the cooking time. The great thing about having a meat thermometer is it takes the guesswork out, but the air fryer also allows you to periodically check on the chicken without issues.
- Feel free to play around with your favourite spice mixes! Try oregano and rosemary, or even smoked paprika for extra flavour.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Sausages
- Air Fryer Baked Apples
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- OR see all Air Fryer Recipes
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Ingredients
- 1.3kg / 2.8 lbs (approx) Whole Chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180C / 350F. If you don't have a preheat setting just run the air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder together in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breast side up on a plate and spread a teaspoon or two of the oil mix all over the chicken either with your hands or a brush. Season with salt and pepper. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side. You'll want to reserve a little of the oil mix for later, but other than that use it liberally.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast side down and cook for 30 minutes. Using tongs carefully flip the chicken breast side up and pour remaining oil mix over. Continue cooking for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 75C / 165F.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and allow to rest of a carving board uncovered for 10 minutes, then carve and serve.
Notes
Tips for making Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer. I recommend you check in on your chicken at the 45 minute mark and go from there.
- Depending on how big your air fryer is you may wish to use a bigger or smaller whole chicken. Just be sure to adjust your spice and oil mix, and the cooking time. The great thing about having a meat thermometer is it takes the guesswork out, but the air fryer also allows you to periodically check on the chicken without issues.
- Feel free to play around with your favourite spice mixes! Try oregano and rosemary, or even smoked paprika for extra flavour.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 56mg Sodium: 42mg Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 14g
Cooking Whole Chicken In Air Fryer
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