Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
635 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
European
Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken
Description
To prepare, the whole chicken is cleaned and patted dry with the giblets and neck removed. The spice mixture combines unsalted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, ground paprika, lemon pepper, salt, fresh parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and fresh lemon juice. This blend is rubbed thoroughly under the skin and all over the surface.
The chicken cavity is stuffed with halved lemon pieces and a head of roughly cut garlic. The legs are trussed for even cooking. The chicken is placed breast side down in the preheated air fryer basket and cooked at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes. Then it is flipped breast side up, basted with any remaining seasoning, and cooked another 30 minutes.
Internal temperature should be checked with an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest thigh, avoiding the bone, and should reach at least 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. The chicken is rested for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow juices to settle. This cooking process produces a tender roast chicken with aromatic herb flavors and a crisp, seasoned skin.
Preparation time is included in the total cooking estimate. Using fresh herbs enhances the aromatic qualities. Checking doneness with a meat thermometer ensures proper cooking without drying out the chicken.
Ingredients
- 2.7 lbs (1.234 kgs) chicken at room temperature, with the giblets and neck removed from the cavity, whole
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon chicken stock low-sodium, or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1½ tablespoon ground paprika sweet or smoked
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano or a few sprigs of fresh oregano, chopped, dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme or a few sprigs of fresh thyme, chopped, dried
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice extracted from half a lemon, fresh
- ½ lemon to stuff the chicken
- 1 head of garlic to stuff the chicken, roughly peeled and cut in the middle crosswise
Instructions
- Clean out the chicken and pat it dry. Remove any feathers that may be present, as well as the giblets. Preheat your air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 8 minutes.
- Prepare the seasoning; combine the butter, garlic cloves, olive oil, chicken or vegetable stock, salt, paprika, lemon pepper, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Coat the chicken with the prepared seasonings, on the outside, as well as under the skin. Stuff the chicken with the halved lemon pieces and the whole garlic head.
- Truss the chicken legs (tie the legs with a kitchen string). Place the chicken with the breast side down inside your air fryer basket and air fry for 30 minutes, then flip.
- Coat the chicken on the other side with any remaining seasoning, and air fry for a further 30 minutes. Use an internal read thermometer to check for doneness (it should read at least 165°F or 74°C- see notes).
- Let the chicken rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve your roast chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Total time includes preparation and resting after cooking for best results.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to verify the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest thigh without touching bone.
- Fresh herbs provide more aroma and flavor compared to dried herbs when available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1573mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1751IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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