Air Fryer Whole Chicken
This air fryer chicken is a foolproof way to get perfectly cooked chicken every time. In under an hour you can have moist, succulent chicken with the crispiest skin. Serve with potatoes and salad for a healthy, family friendly, meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 Minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 3-4 pound Whole Chicken (giblets removed)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken
- Set the chicken onto a plate and use your hands to rub olive oil all over the outside of it
- Season with salt, Italian seasonings, and pepper then place the chicken breast side DOWN in the air fryer basket
- Cook at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, then flip over so the breast is facing up and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F
- Take the chicken out of the air fryer and allow it to rest on your cutting board for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving it
Notes
- Be sure to remove the giblets
- If your chicken is too tall for the air fryer, press down slightly to break the breast bone and flatten it
- Substitute the olive oil with avocado oil or melted butter
- Cook the chicken breast side down first, it helps to retain moisture and will result in a juicier chicken
- Pull the chicken when the internal temperature reads 160 degrees F then let it rest and finish cooking- this way you don't over cook it
- Save the bones from the chicken once it's done and make your own homemade broth or chicken noodle soup!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
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