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How to Make Air Fryer Whole Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to a delicious and easy recipe for Air Fryer Whole Chicken! Using an air fryer to cook a whole chicken is a game changer. The result is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly crispy skin, all achieved in a fraction of the time it would take to roast a chicken in the oven. This recipe will guide you through the process of preparing and seasoning a whole chicken, then air frying it to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned air fryer enthusiast or a novice looking for a simple and satisfying mea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken
  • 8 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided
  • 4 sprigs fresh sage
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Rest Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Pat chicken dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Remove giblets, trim away any excess fat, and discard.
  • Tie 4 sprigs rosemary, sage, and oregano together into an herb bundle with string. Bundle should be about 1/2-inch in diameter. Set aside.
  • Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mixture inside the cavity of the chicken and place the herb bundle inside.
  • Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs. Insert 1 teaspoon butter and 1 sprig of rosemary beneath the skin of each breast and thigh. Using your fingertips, rub butter all over the skin of the chicken, and place any excess butter inside the cavity of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over the entire chicken. Place in the air fryer basket, breast-side down.
  • Air-fry at 370 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip the chicken, breast-side up, and continue to air-fry until skin is crisp and brown, 15 more minutes.
  • Tent aluminum foil over the chicken and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of one of the thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If needed, return to the air fryer and cook in 5-minute increments until safe temperature is achieved.
  • To serve, remove herb bundle and carve.

    • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Potassium: 548mg

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    Roast chicken recipes