Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fryer Whole Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly cooked every time! This recipe only takes 5 minutes to prep, and the rest is hands-off thanks to the air fryer.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken breast, air fryer chicken recipe, air fryer whole chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Resting time 10

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 400kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 Meat thermometer

Ingredients

3 pounds whole chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
Avocado or Olive oil spray

Instructions

First, remove the chicken from the fridge and leave it out for about 30 minutes before cooking.
In a small bowl, add garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper and cumin. Mix all together.
Spray the chicken with avocado oil or olive oil and rub the spices all over, evenly.
Then, tightly tie the legs of the chicken together using a piece of butcher’s twine and place the whole chicken (belly side down) in the air fryer basket.
Air fry the chicken at 350°F for about 25 minutes. Then flip over, and continue cooking for 25 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Transfer it to a cutting board and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For golden, crispy skin, pat the chicken very dry before seasoning it.
Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature and determine when the chicken is done.
Allow the chicken time to rest before you cut it to redistribute the juices.
Before you toss the carcass, turn it into a nutritious, flavorful bone broth!
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Keeping the chicken as whole as possible will prevent it from drying out in the fridge.
To Freeze: Shred the leftover chicken and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 6 months.
To Reheat: For crispy skin, reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer at 375°F for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also reheat leftovers in the microwave.

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