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a whole air fried chicken in a white casserole dish, garnished with lemon slices and basil leaves. The chicken is on a counter in front of a ninja foodi air fryer
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Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken

Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken is a super easy method for making a delicious rotisserie-style chicken at home. A delicious spice rub makes this the best air fryer chicken ever!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
4 Servings

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken 3-5 lbs.
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tbsp. Dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 tbsp. Dried basil flakes
  • 1/4 tbsp. Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tbsp. Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Rub the chicken with olive oil and lemon juice, making sure that the entire chicken is covered.
  • Combine all of the remaining ingredients to create a spice mix. Sprinkle half of the spice mix over the top of your chicken, then flip it over and sprinkle the rest on the bottom of the chicken. Press gently to make sure the seasonings stick well.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer, breast side up and air fry for 30 minutes at 350°F/177°C.
  • Half way through cooking time, carefully flip the chicken over and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked to 165°F/74°C.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon.

Notes

  • Don't attempt to cook a chicken larger than 5 pounds in the Ninja Foodi. Make sure that your chicken fits all the way in the basket and is not touching the heating element. 
  • It is important to make sure that the chicken cavity is empty before cooking. Take out the giblet package and discard or save for another day. 
  • Lemon adds a special and delicious tangy flavor to this recipe. Use lemon slices as plate garnishes. 
  • Use fresh herbs in place of the dried ones if you have them. 
  • Pro 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.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better!  When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 83kcal | Carbohydrates 4g | Protein 1g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 1mg | Sodium 603mg | Potassium 102mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 1g | Vitamin A 331IU | Vitamin C 4mg | Calcium 52mg | Iron 2mg
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