We all know by now that air frying is a great way to cook food quickly, easily and with no fuss. Anything that can be made in an oven can be made in an air fryer and often with much better results. I love roast chicken but it’s not always the best option for weeknight dinners when you need food on the table as fast as possible. This air fryer whole chicken recipe delivers tender rotisserie style chicken with crispy skin and I guarantee it will become a family-favorite in no time.
Ingredients Needed
Whole chicken. I used a 3-lb (1.5kg) whole chicken, giblets removed. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you might want to buy a large or smaller chicken. Extra-virgin olive oil. Avocado oil can also be used. Fresh garlic cloves. Lemon juice. Fresh herbs. I used parsley, thyme and dried oregano. Other herbs like sage, rosemary, basil, and marjoram are also delicious on chicken. Dried herbs can be substituted. I wanted to keep this recipe simple and only flavor the chicken with lemon and herbs but spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder or any seasoning blend of your choice can be used too. Salt and black pepper.
How to air fry a whole chicken
Cook’s tip: The drippings left behind will make a delicious pan sauce. Simply add to a frying pan with a few cups of chicken broth/chicken stock and reduce over medium-high heat then season to taste. I also always freeze the chicken carcass in freezer bags to make stock with later.
How do I know if chicken is cooked?
Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C on a meat thermometer. The meat will be white to the bone and all juices will run clear when cut.
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken can be seasoned and kept covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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