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Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken
The easiest air fryer whole chicken recipe flavored with fresh garlic, lemon and herbs delivers crisp, juicy chicken every time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lb (1.5kg) whole chicken giblets removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Make the seasoning oil by finely mincing the garlic and herbs.
- Combine in a small bowl with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, a few teaspoons of salt and a generous pinch of pepper then rub over the chicken.
- I like to loosen the skin over the breasts and drumsticks and rub some of the oil over the meat too.
- Remember to also season the cavity of the chicken - you could even add half of a lemon and a few sprigs of herbs to the inside cavity for extra flavor.
- Place the chicken in the basket of your air fryer, breast-side down, then air fry at 350°F/180°C for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 20-30 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden and the meat is cooked.
- Remove from the air fryer and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before carving and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
853mg
(36%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.