Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Whole chicken in the air fryer is made with just 5 ingredients to get juicy tender meat and crispy skin with ease!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 lb whole raw chicken
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the chicken cavity then pat the chicken dry.
- Mix the black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl then rub it all over the chicken.
- Place the whole chicken into the air fryer breast side down and cook for 40 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook breast side up for another 15 to 20 minutes, for a total of about 55 minutes. The chicken is done when it hits 165 degrees F at its thickest point.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let sit for 5 minutes, then serve!
Video
Notes
- Add a slice or two of bread under the basket to catch the drippings to prevent the air fryer from smoking. Adding ¼ cup of water will also do the trick!
- For extra crispy skin, turn the temperature up to 400 degrees F for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Tie the legs of the chicken together with cooking twine to help keep the inside of the chicken moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. It also keeps well frozen in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gramsCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 39gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 158mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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