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Ultimate Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style)

A whole roasted chicken with crispy, seasoned skin resting on a white plate, made using an air fryer whole chicken recipe.
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Welcome to My Kitchen! I am Carla Davis, and I want to show you how to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer that comes out perfectly juicy inside with golden, crispy skin every time. This rotisserie style method is fast and simple for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3 to 4 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)

Instructions

  1. Remove the whole chicken from its packaging. Take out any giblets or neck from the cavity. Pat the entire chicken very dry, inside and out, using paper towels. Drying the skin is key for crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). This is your best air fryer chicken seasoning.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the exterior of the chicken. Then, sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the entire surface of the chicken, making sure to coat the legs and wings well.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up into your air fryer basket. If your air fryer is small, you may need to truss the legs together to help it fit better.
  5. Cook the air fryer whole chicken at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.
  6. After 40 minutes, carefully pull out the basket and check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone. The temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. If the temperature is below 165 degrees Fahrenheit, continue cooking in 5-minute increments until it reaches the safe temperature. For extra crispy skin, increase the temperature to 390 degrees Fahrenheit for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Once cooked, carefully remove the whole chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before carving. Resting keeps the meat juicy.
  9. Slice and serve your tender inside crispy outside chicken immediately.

Notes

  • If your chicken is larger than 4 lbs, you will need to increase the cooking time. Check the temperature often.
  • For a rotisserie style flavor, you can stuff the cavity loosely with half a lemon and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary before seasoning.
  • This recipe works best in air fryers that are 5.8 quarts or larger to allow proper air circulation around the bird.

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