Air Fryer Whole Chicken Feb 28, 2021 by Cindy This blog generates income via ads. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe makes the most succulent roasted chicken in less than an hour! Skip the rotisserie chicken and make this at home with a few simple spices. AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN RECIPE Contents show 1 AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN RECIPE 1.1 INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN 1.2 HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN 1.3 WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN 1.4 HOW LONG SHOULD YOU COOK A WHOLE CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER? 1.5 CAN YOU PUT RAW CHICKEN IN AN AIR FRYER? 1.6 MORE YUMMY AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPES 1.7 Pro Tips 2 Air Fryer Whole Chicken 2.1 Equipment 2.2 Ingredients 2.3 Instructions 2.4 Notes 2.5 Nutrition 2.6 Related Posts 2.6.1 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes 2.6.2 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes 2.6.3 Air Fryer Chicken Breast There's nothing more impressive than a roasted chicken. It's also cheaper! I love this simple Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe because it's so easy and I always have the ingredients on hand. I love most things I make in my beloved air fryer, but this could be my new favorite. It's so easy, budget friendly, and comes out crispy yet juicy every time! I'll never go back to oven roasting again for potatoes, broccoli, or chicken. INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN Whole chicken: Make sure the chicken fits in your air fryer basket with a little room on all sides. I bind the legs before cooking, too. Olive oil: Without a little oil, the seasonings won't stick to the chicken as well! It also helps get the most crispy skin on the outside while leaving the meat moist underneath. Smoked paprika: I love the addition of paprika to a spice rub. It brings a gentle smokiness and a sweet spice to make this whole chicken in the air fryer taste almost like I smoked it! Dried oregano: My favorite Italian seasoning! The sweet herbaceous flavor of oregano makes it go well with chicken and almost any meat. Garlic powder: Unlike raw garlic, garlic powder has a sweeter taste. It truly makes any recipe better! Onion powder: Onions add flavor to everything they touch. Onion powder is the same! Salt: Everything is better with a touch of salt. It really helps bring out the natural flavor of the foods without overpowering it or your spice blend. Black pepper: I love the light kick of black pepper. It really enhances this simple spice blend with a little spice but not too much. If you want a spicier chicken, add a pinch of cayenne pepper! If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP! HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN First, preheat your air fryer basket — or air fryer tray! — like you would your oven. Be sure to grease the basket before adding the chicken, too. Then, mix the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Now, make sure the chicken is clean inside and out. Bind the legs with kitchen twine. To prep the chicken, rub the skin liberally with oil. This helps the spice blend stick! Next, sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning blend and rub it to coat every inch of chicken. Finally, air fry the chicken breast-side down for about half an hour. Then, flip the chicken and continue cooking until the skin is crispy and the chicken is completely cooked. I love a squeeze of fresh lemon juice when I'm plating, too. These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below. WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN Make it an indoor picnic with this tangy Amish potato salad! It's my favorite potato salad recipe with yellow mustard and just a little acidity. Have the best chicken and stuffing with this oven-baked recipe! No need to stuff the bird with this classic side dish. Keep it simple with these 5-ingredient dairy-free mashed potatoes for a quick, comforting side dish without all the work. Want something as hands-off as this Air Fryer Whole Chicken? Try my yummy broccoli casserole! They're easy to bake at the same time to get dinner on the table while everything is hot. HOW LONG SHOULD YOU COOK A WHOLE CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER? When you're cooking chicken, it's all about the doneness of the meat. You never want to serve chicken that didn't reach at least 165 degrees F internally. For this Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe, I cook the chicken for nearly an hour total. I cook the chicken breast-side down for about half an hour before flipping it breast-side up for another 20 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. When checking chicken, be sure to measure the thickest part of each piece to avoid pink surprises! CAN YOU PUT RAW CHICKEN IN AN AIR FRYER? Much like an oven, you can make any raw meat in the air fryer with ease! To keep the raw chicken from sticking to your air fryer basket or air fryer toaster oven tray, spray the surface with a light cooking oil for crispy skin and no stuck meat. When working with raw chicken, always be careful to wash your hands and anything that touched the raw chicken before proceeding with your meal prep. I even use different tongs when handling raw chicken versus the final product an hour later. Better safe than sorry when it comes to food poisoning! MORE YUMMY AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPES I've always got chicken in my freezer for a quick and easy dinner that's still healthy, too. Make your own chicken tenders and skip the takeout and frozen options! They're just as crispy as your favorite restaurant and are ready in just half an hour. I love this sticky ginger chicken because it's got a great marinade with just 3 pantry staples. Try an Asian-inspired night in your air fryer this time. No tailgate is complete without some chicken wings, and these bbq chicken wings in the air fryer are great for a snack or a quick dinner! Ever wondered if air fryer fried chicken is as crunchy as traditional fried chicken? Spoiler alert: It is! Cut the calories and make your family's favorite tonight without all that oil splatter. Pro Tips Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function. Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error-process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways! Print Recipe Pin Recipe 5 from 1 vote Air Fryer Whole Chicken Make this elegant roasted whole chicken in the air fryer with just a little olive oil and 6 pantry staple spices! Perfect for a small dinner party or a great weeknight dinner. Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time50 minutes minsTotal Time1 hour hr Course: Dinner, Main CourseCuisine: AmericanDiet: Low Calorie, Low FatKeyword: air fryer whole chicken, roasted chicken Servings: 4 people Calories: 72kcal Cindy - Air Fryer Eats Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentKitchen twineSmall bowlAir fryerMeat thermometer Ingredients1 3- to 5-pound whole chicken2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons smoked paprika1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperUS Customary - Metric InstructionsPreheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.In a small bowl, whisk together spice blend of smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.Empty innards of chicken and tie legs together with kitchen twine.Rub the chicken skin liberally with oil. Sprinkle seasoning blend over skin and rub with hands to coat the chicken completely. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast-side down and cook for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken breast-side up and cook another 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Go AD FREE! NotesPro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function. Note: This recipe was made in a Ninja Air Fryer. Ninja air fryers are known to run very hot. Typically, if you are using a Ninja air fryer, you would need to reduce the temperature for most recipes. Since this one is made with a Ninja, you may find that you need to add a bit of time since they run hot. If you are not using a Ninja air fryer, be sure to use your meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to help you gauge the doneness of the meat. That will help you to determine how much longer to cook. NutritionCalories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg Tired of the ads?Go AD Free - Become part of our Membership community! Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check. Are you looking for MORE air fryer recipes? Let us make that EASY for you! With this ebook bundle, you get oodles and oodles of air fryer recipes at your finger tips! You can even PRINT the recipes! Grab a copy of these air fryer e-cookbooks today! Email us at [email protected] for more information! Related Posts 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes Air Fryer Chicken Recipes Air Fryer Chicken Breast « Air Fryer Garlic Knot PizzaAir Fryer Catfish »
