Description
A simple and delicious recipe for airfryer whole chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
- If using, stuff fresh herbs inside the cavity as well.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down.
- Cook for 30 minutes, then flip the chicken to breast side up.
- Cook for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- You can add vegetables around the chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: airfryer whole chicken, easy chicken recipe, air fryer recipes