Air Fryer Whole Chicken

4.87 from 36 votes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken is an easy way to cook a whole roasted chicken. It is packed with flavor and seasoned with simple spices. Juicy, tender and taste delicious for a meal everyone will love!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Let Rest10

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $8.61, $2.15 per Serving

Ingredients

1 Whole Chicken approximately 3 ½ - 4 pounds
1 Tablespoons Olive Oil

For the Seasoning Mixture:

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Make sure the whole chicken fits inside the air fryer. Untie the legs and flatten the chicken if needed. Remove the giblets from the cavity and clean the chicken.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Rub the olive oil over all sides of the chicken.
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Begin checking the temperature after 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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Notes

You can easily make this chicken with any of your favorite seasonings. I do find that fresh garlic will burn in the air fryer, so I recommend using garlic powder.

I use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature before removing it from the air fryer.

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I like to shred or slice all the chicken off the bones and then store the leftover chicken to enjoy or use in your favorite casseroles or soup recipes.

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