Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Experience a delightful blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken. Perfectly seasoned with savory herbs and spices, it’s an effortless dish that will impress your family or guests. In just over an hour, you can enjoy a golden-brown chicken that not only fills your home with mouthwatering aromas but also provides a satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub it all over with olive oil.
- Generously season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs under the skin.
- Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket; cook for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken to be breast-side up; cook for an additional 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 whole chicken (approximately 3 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg