Air Fryer Whole Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Resting Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    279 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Cooking a whole chicken in the air fryer is a delicious and easy dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken 4-6 pounds
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  1. Make sure the chicken fits in your air fryer basket before you start!
  2. Take the chicken out of the package and remove the giblets from the cavity if they are there. Throw them out or put them aside to use later.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  4. Combine the paprika with the salt and pepper. Rub it all over the chicken, coating both sides well.
  5. Put the chicken in the air fryer with the breast side down (this means the legs are tucked underneath). Cook it at 360 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  6. Then pull the basket out and use tongs to carefully flip the bird over so the breast side is on top. Cook at 360 degrees F for another 20 minutes if you have a 3-4 1/2 pound chicken and for 30 minutes if your chicken is 5 pounds or more.
  7. Once the time is done check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer. Test the chicken thigh, not touching the bone. You need a temperature of 165 F for food safety.
  8. When the chicken is done take it out of the air fryer basket and put it on a serving platter. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Air fryer sizes and power levels vary. So always check the internal temperature of the chicken before serving, don't just rely on time!
  • Many other spice variations are possible, just use about 2 Tablespoons of spices to thoroughly coat the chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 284mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 1042IU (21%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 284mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 1042IU 21%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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