Whole Chicken In Air Fryer

My air fryer whole chicken is crispy, juicy, and cooks in under an hour. It's my family's shortcut to a Sunday roast. 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 Trussed * See notes
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 350°F (180°C). Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
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, then flip and cook for an additional 25 minutes. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the air fryer.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.

Video

Notes

Chicken size and cooking time: I break this down in my post. Continue air frying until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Trussed chicken: To truss a chicken, tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath the body. Here’s a great guide on Masterclass with video and step-by-step instructions.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for 5 days or the freezer for 3 months.
Reheating: For best results, reheat chicken in the air fryer at 350°F until the skin is crisp.

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