Air Fryer Whole Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Description
The Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe starts with a 4-pound whole chicken that is dried and coated with olive oil and a seasoning mix including Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. The chicken is cooked at 350°F in the air fryer, initially breast side down for 30 minutes, then flipped breast side up for an additional 30 minutes. This method helps achieve even cooking and moist breast meat.
The air frying process creates a bird with well-seasoned, lightly crisped skin and tender meat. The Italian seasoning blend adds a herby aroma, while paprika provides subtle color and flavor. Cooking in a medium-capacity air fryer as directed results in a thoroughly cooked chicken with an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring safety and juiciness.
Resting the chicken for 10 minutes after cooking helps redistribute juices for more tender slices. The recipe notes suggest removing giblets and neck before cooking and provide alternate oven cooking instructions. The carcass can be saved for stock, extending the use of the whole chicken beyond the main meal.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4 pound
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°
- Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity if present.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towel
- Rub olive oil over the entire chicken
- Combine Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a small bowl
- Rub the seasoning blend over the entire chicken
- Carefully lower the chicken breast side down into the preheated air fryer basket. Set the timer for 30 minutes
- After 30 minutes, use tongs to flip the chicken breast side up. Resume cooking for 30 minutes.
- Check the temperature using a meat thermometer. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165° If not, continue to cook checking the temperature every 10 minutes.
- Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Remove giblets and neck from cavity before seasoning and cooking.
- Pat chicken dry to help oil and seasonings adhere evenly.
- Cook breast side down first to keep breast meat moist, then flip halfway through cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before slicing for better juice distribution.
- Adjust cooking times if using an air fryer with different capacity; follow manufacturer's instructions.
- Save carcass after eating to make chicken stock later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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