Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe
Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 (3½ - 4-pound) whole chicken ((1.6-1.8kg))
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the chicken on a plate. Empty the cavity of the chicken and pat the skin very dry with paper towels. Tuck the wings behind the back of the chicken.

  2. 2

    Brush the chicken all over with olive oil. Place the chicken breast side up on the plate.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Sprinkle the breast side of the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken seasoning side down in the basket of an air fryer. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning all over the other side of the chicken.

  6. 6

    Cook for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken breast side up, and cook for another 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.