1-Hour Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken (How To Air Fry A Whole Chicken!)
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
5 to 7
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Calories
500 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
1-Hour Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken (How To Air Fry A Whole Chicken!)
Description
The recipe begins with a simple rub composed of olive oil, a blend of dried Italian herbs, paprika, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper, with optional ground cinnamon and lemon juice for aromatic complexity. The chicken is air fried at 355°F, starting breast side up for 30 minutes, then flipped breast side down for an additional 25 minutes, ensuring thorough cooking and crisp skin on all sides. A meat thermometer is used to verify doneness at 165°F internal temperature in the breast.
The method of turning the chicken during cooking maximizes even browning and roasting within the air fryer’s compact space. Allowing the chicken to rest for 10 to 15 minutes post-cooking lets juices redistribute, resulting in moist, tender meat. Smaller chickens require proportionally shorter cooking times, approximately 12 to 15 minutes per pound, facilitating flexible portion sizes tailored to different air fryer capacities.
This rotisserie-style chicken is ready to serve as a main dish with sides or shredded for other recipes. Leftovers store well and can be used cold or reheated carefully to maintain moistness.
Ingredients
- 4.5 pound chicken 2 kilos approximately) Choose a smaller chicken if you have a small air fryer (see post and notes section for more info, whole
For the olive oil rub
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried herbs (Italian style mixed herbs or one or more of: basil, oregano, parsley)
- 1 teaspoon paprika regular or smoked
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Extra rub ingredients (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 2 queezes lemon juice optional (Stuff the rest of the lemon inside the chicken)
Instructions
- Whisk all the rub ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 355F/180C for 3 minutes.
- Place the chicken on a large plate and 'paint' all over with around ⅔ of the olive oil rub (You can do this after placing the chicken in the air fryer if preferred). If using a lemon in the rub, stuff the remainder of it inside the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the preheated air fryer basket breast side up (with the legs and wings tucked under). Cook for 30 minutes (or 20 minutes if your chicken is a smaller one).
- Use large tongs to turn the chicken over so that it's breast side down (with the legs now pointing up). Paint with the remainder of the spice rub.
- Cook for a further 25 minutes (for a 4.5 pound/2 kilo chicken) or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165F/74C in the thickest part of the breast (use a meat thermometer to check). Reduce the time for smaller chickens (see notes).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking times vary by weight; allow about 12 to 15 minutes per pound and verify with a thermometer aiming for 165°F in the thickest breast part.
- Rest the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes after cooking to help juices redistribute, improving moisture and tenderness.
- The nutrition estimates include all spices and represent about 5 servings; actual portions and calories may vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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