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Air fryer whole chicken with potatoes and lemons on a white serving dish.

Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Paula
Roasting a whole chicken in your air fryer is a pro move! You'll get the juiciest chicken with evenly crispy skin, just like the best rotisserie chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4 servings
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Medium bowl or bag for marinating
  • Small bowl for mixing the marinade
  • digital thermometer recommended

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Chicken 3-4 lbs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Make the marinade by combining the spices, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl and mixing well with a small whisk or a fork.
  • Remove the chicken from its packaging, pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water or juices, and place the chicken in a bowl or a ziploc bag. *I often use the bag that the grocery store wraps around the chicken, if it looks sturdy enough.
  • Toss the chicken in the marinade until it is very well coated all over.
  • Set the air fryer to 350 F or 175 C, and set the time to 60 minutes.
  • Once preheated, place the chicken breast side down into the air fryer basket and allow it to roast for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, use a set of tongs to flip the chicken over so it is breast side up. Allow to cook for the remaining 30 minutes.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature in multiple places. I like to check the thickest part of the breast, right near the breast bone, as well as the thickest part of the thigh. The thermometer should read 165 or above.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and place it on a board or plate to rest for 15 minutes before digging in.

Notes

  • It's a good idea to roast some potatoes in the air fryer at the same time to soak up the juices. Here's how I do it:
    • Cut 2-3 Yukon Gold potatoes into 1 inch chunks
    • Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil
    • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
    • Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket with the chicken when there are 40-minutes remaining on the cooking time. 
    • Toss once or twice throughout the cooking process to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25chickenCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 20.9gFat: 20.3gSaturated Fat: 5.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82.8mgSodium: 1258.1mgPotassium: 254.6mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 8.9mgCalcium: 26.3mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken
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