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Air Fryer Whole Chicken
The air fryer is the best way to cook a whole roasted chicken for dinner. With crispy skin, this chicken is perfectly juicy every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3 ½ to 4 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken Seasoning (or use 1 tbs prepared chicken seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅙ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Ensure the cavity of the chicken is empty and dab the skin dry.
- Rub the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Place the chicken breast-side down into the air fryer basket. Turn the air fryer on to 350°F.
- Cook for 30 minutes, flip the chicken over and cook for 20-30 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and rest 10 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- I have this 5.8qt air fryer which fits a 3.75lb chicken. Ensure your chicken will fit in your air fryer before starting.
- Make sure to remove all giblets from the cavity before cooking. These pieces can be frozen to make giblet gravy.
- If your chicken is too large (and touches the top element), untie the legs if needed and/or press it to flatten it somewhat until it fits.
- Use any seasonings you'd like. Fresh garlic can sometimes burn in the air fryer.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer. Check it early to ensure it doesn't overcook.
- Pour the chicken drippings over veggies (like green beans, asparagus or cauliflower) and cook them in the air fryer while the chicken rests.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25of a whole chicken
Calories
444
(22%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
293IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of a whole chicken | |
| Calories | 444 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.