Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Experience the delight of a perfectly roasted chicken with this Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe. With its irresistibly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, this dish is a guaranteed hit for family dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it will make your taste buds sing and leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Squeeze half of the lemon juice over the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes.
- Carefully flip the chicken to breast side up and cook for an additional 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of whole chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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