Air Fryer Whole Chicken

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This delicious Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe has tender, juicy meat and perfectly crispy skin seasoned with herbs and spices — no oven needed! Easy recipe for a weeknight dinner that's special enough for a small holiday gathering, and perfect for wraps, salads, casseroles, and more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 644kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Equipment

Air Fryer
long tongs, for flipping

Ingredients

5-6 lb. whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. Optionally, remove the grate. Pat the inside and outside of the chicken dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. Brush ½ of the mixture onto the breast side of the chicken. Place chicken breast-side down into the preheated air fryer. Brush the remaining oil and seasonings onto the other side of the chicken.
Air fry for 45 minutes. Turn the chicken over with tongs and replace the grate. Air fry for 15-30 more minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Air fry whole chicken at 360 degrees for 12-15 minutes per pound.
Pat the chicken completely dry inside and out with paper towels. Removing the excess moisture helps the skin get extra crispy.
Flip the chicken by using tongs in the cavity of the chicken. It gives you the best leverage and doesn't tear the skin.
Remove the grate for the first half of cooking so the chicken breast meat cooks in its juices. Replace it when you flip the chicken to let the grease drain off.

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