Description
Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken is a fast, flavorful recipe that yields golden, crispy skin and juicy meat in just 60 minutes. This step‑by‑step guide shows how to season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, then cook breast‑side down before flipping for even browning. Perfect for busy families, the result rivals a traditional oven roast while using minimal oil and cleanup, making it ideal for weeknight dinners and easy meal planning. Any day. now.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4‑5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for about five minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, rub with vegetable oil, and apply the spice rub evenly over the skin and inside the cavity.
- Place the chicken breast‑side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breast‑side up and continue cooking for an additional 25‑30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken, let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes, then carve and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- pat the chicken completely dry and let it rest uncovered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste
- and feel free to add lemon wedges or fresh herbs to the cavity for additional aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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