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Crispy Juicy Whole Chicken in Air Fryer

Transform your dinner routine with this incredibly simple air fryer roasted chicken that delivers restaurant-quality results at home. The circulating hot air creates a beautiful golden-brown exterior while locking in moisture for the most succulent chicken you've ever made.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds, giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken completely dry using paper towels. This is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder to create a flavorful rub.
  4. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin of the breast for maximum flavor.
  5. Squeeze half of the lemon over the chicken, then place both lemon halves inside the cavity.
  6. Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine and tucking the wing tips behind the shoulders to promote even cooking.
  7. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast-side down. This helps keep the breast meat juicy.
  8. Cook at 360°F for 30 minutes.
  9. Carefully flip the chicken over so it's breast-side up, and continue cooking for another 25-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  10. If desired, increase the temperature to 400°F for the final 5 minutes to enhance skin crispiness.
  11. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSodium: 490mg
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