Description
Juicy air fryer whole chicken with crispy skin, simple seasoning, and easy weeknight prep.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, 3.5 to 4 lb
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Remove giblets from the chicken cavity.
2. Pat chicken very dry with paper towels.
3. Mix salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and dried herbs in a small bowl.
4. Rub chicken with olive oil.
5. Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning blend.
6. Preheat air fryer to 360°F.
7. Place chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
8. Cook for 30 minutes.
9. Flip chicken breast-side up.
10. Cook for 25 to 35 more minutes.
11. Check the breast for 165°F and the thigh for at least 175°F.
12. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
Use a chicken that fits comfortably in your air fryer basket.
Dry the skin well for better crispiness.
Cook time varies by air fryer model and chicken size.
Always use a meat thermometer.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg