Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken is so easy to make! It’s tender and juicy on the inside with crispy skin that’s irresistible. With just 5 minutes of prep time and about an hour of cooking, you can have an incredible dish that will be the star of any meal. This low-carb, keto-friendly recipe will quickly become your favorite way to cook chicken.

I have long been a fan of roasted chicken. I’ve got recipes for Herb Butter Roasted Chicken With Potatoes, Perfect Roasted Lemon Chicken and Chicken with Clementines. So, it’s easy to see that I really like roasted chicken. Since I’m so addicted to chicken recipes, it was only fitting that I come up with a recipe using my Air Fryer. 

What makes the best roast chicken? Without a doubt, tender, juicy meat is a must. Then, when the bird is roasted perfectly, you’ll have crispy, skin that seasoned to perfection. This is what you’ll get when cooking a whole chicken in the Air Fryer. There’s no need for specialized roasting pans or constant basting. The convection cooking of the Air Fryer produces a beautiful, delicious bird that you won’t belive took only an hour to cook.

If you’re new to Air Frying, welcome to the party! There’s no need to be intimidated. After a bit of trial and error, you’ll become a pro to this new way of cooking. Not only does it cook food beautifully, but clean up is also effortless. I load the metal basket and container into the dishwasher and wipe off the outside. It’s as easy as that.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Whole Chicken

• To prepare the chicken, remove any parts that may be in the cavity of the bird. 
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Making sure that the chicken is dry will ensure that the skin crisps up better. I lightly spray the chicken with olive oil. You can choose to skip this step if you like. 
• Sprinkle the chicken liberally with the seasoning. Make sure you cover all sides of the bird.
• Start cooking the chicken with the BREAST SIDE DOWN. This is probably the most important step and one that you do not want to miss.
• Use an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should read 165 degrees when inserted into the thigh making sure the probe is not touching the bone.
• Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving. I take the cooking basket out of the Air Fryer and place it on a hot pad to rest. Once the chicken has rested, I remove it from the basket and place it on a carving board to slice then serve.

What To Serve With Your Chicken

• Instant Pot Garlic and Herb Rice
• Spaghetti Salad
• Cheesy Ranch Potato Foil Packs
• Southern Pineapple Casserole

Other Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fry Sweet Potatoes
• Chicken Thighs In The Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

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