Air Fryer Whole Chicken: Juicy, Crispy Perfection Awaits!
A delicious and easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in an air fryer, resulting in juicy meat and crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Season the chicken generously with the spice mixture, ensuring to cover all areas.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down.
- Cook for 30 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken to breast side up.
- Continue cooking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the size of the chicken and the air fryer model.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with the spice mixture.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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