Air Fryer Whole Chicken

My air fryer whole chicken is crispy, juicy, and delicious. It’s a fast and easy way to cook an entire chook! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

3 pound whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Rosemary
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F. Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Pat dry the chicken, then drizzle the olive oil on all sides.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, Rosemary, and mustard powder. Rub the spices all over the chicken.
Place the chicken in the air fryer breast side down. Air fry for 25 minutes before flipping and cooking for a further 25 minutes. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, remove it from the air fryer.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Place leftover chicken in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

TO FREEZE: Once the chicken has cooled to room temperature, place in a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also shred it before doing so.

TO REHEAT: Microwave portions of the chicken for 20-30 seconds or reheat in a preheated oven until warm.

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