5 from 36 votes
Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken
This Ninja Foodi whole chicken roast uses a 2.7-pound chicken seasoned with a mixture of butter, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken stock, lemon juice, and assorted fresh and dried herbs. The chicken is coated inside and out, stuffed with lemon halves and garlic, then air fried in the Ninja Foodi starting breast side down. The cooking method yields a roasted chicken with a flavorful crisp skin and juicy interior.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
635 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
European
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% 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.