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A whole, golden-brown air fryer chicken seasoned with herbs, resting on a wooden cutting board.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A simple recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. This method results in a juicy and flavorful chicken with crispy skin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 whole chicken about 5 pounds, giblets removed

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Brush the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath the wings.
  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Cook for 45 minutes without disturbing it.
  5. Carefully flip the chicken over using tongs. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 more minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Ensure your air fryer is preheated properly for best results. Use an instant-read thermometer to guarantee the chicken is cooked through safely.

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