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.
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
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
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 21mg