Air Fryer Whole Chicken for Crispy Skin and Juicy Meat
Cook a whole chicken in your air fryer for a fast, simple meal with crispy skin and moist meat, similar to rotisserie style.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the entire chicken dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme to create the rub.
- Rub the olive oil all over the outside of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the seasoning rub evenly over the chicken, making sure to cover the top and sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 360°F (180°C) and cook for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, carefully flip the chicken over.
- Increase the temperature to 380°F (195°C) and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with half a lemon and a few sprigs of rosemary before seasoning.
- If your chicken is larger than 4 lbs, you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the total cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz cooked meat)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140