Perfectly seasoned whole chicken with crisp, golden skin and juicy, tender meat—all cooked in under an hour using an air fryer for fuss-free roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: undefined
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5–2 kg / 3–4 lb), giblets removed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, or 1/4 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry thoroughly. Tuck wings under and tie legs if desired.
- Rub the bird all over with oil or butter.
- Mix seasonings in a small bowl. Rub under the skin and on the exterior of the chicken.
- Preheat air fryer to 180 °C (360 °F) for about 5 minutes.
- Place chicken breast-side down in the basket. Cook 30 minutes at 180 °C.
- Flip chicken breast-side up. Increase temperature to 200 °C (400 °F) and cook 20–25 minutes, until thigh reaches 75 °C (165 °F) and breast 68–70 °C (155–160 °F).
- Rest chicken on a cutting board, tented with foil, for 10–15 minutes before carving.
- Carve by removing legs/thighs first, then slicing breast meat. Spoon pan juices over before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken skin is very dry for maximum crispiness.
- Check your air fryer fits a 3–4 lb bird—5‑6 qt models typically work well.
- Use fresh lemon or garlic inserted under the cavity for added flavor.
- Adjust cooking time if spatchcocking or using pieces instead.
- Letting the bird rest helps juices re-distribute and keeps meat moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th chicken (around 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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