Description
This Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken delivers crispy skin and tender meat in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lbs), giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 lemon, halved (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Remove giblets and pat the chicken completely dry using paper towels. Let rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then coat thoroughly with the spice mix—including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Optional: Stuff the cavity with halved lemon and fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for 4–5 minutes.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 360°F for 30 minutes.
- Flip chicken carefully with tongs, now breast side up.
- Air fry an additional 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes after cooking.
- Carve and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg