Air Fryer Whole Chicken

If you want your whole chicken to cook perfectly every time, try this air fryer whole chicken recipe. The whole chicken is perfectly cooked with a crispy skin and tender and juicy meat.

Every time the air fryer whole chicken turns out absolutely perfect and delicious. It takes less time in the air fryer to cook a whole chicken in comparison to an oven. And no messy cleaning up after is the best part. This chicken recipe is my go to air fryer holiday recipe, to enjoy with my family.

Why make air fryer whole chicken?

• It's incredibly simple and gives the best results to cook an entire chicken in an air fryer.
• Chicken cooks more quickly and is simple to clean up.
• The skin of air-fried chicken is crunchy, and the meat is incredibly juicy.

How to air fry a whole chicken?

As we all know, it is quite difficult to cook an entire chicken evenly without burning. However, since an air fryer makes chicken that is evenly roasted. The best method of cooking and getting the greatest results is air frying a whole chicken.

Ingredients for air fryer whole chicken:

• 2.65 lbs Chicken
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste
• Coriander

Instructions for air fryer whole chicken:

1. Wash and pat dry the chicken with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Make slits in the chicken breast to ensure it cooks evenly.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
3. Place the chicken in a large bowl and brush it with oil. Make sure the chicken is completely covered in oil.
4. After that, rub the skin, the area under the skin over the breast meat, and the cavity with some of the spice mixture.

5. Preheat your air fryer at 180C/355F for 5 minutes.
6. Because the air fryer basket is hot, place the chicken in it carefully. Don’t burn yourself.

7. Cook the whole chicken in the air fryer at 180C/355F for 50 minutes, or until it is fully cooked. To ensure an evenly cooked result, flip the chicken after halfway through cooking.
8. Before serving, let the chicken rest for 15 to 20 minutes. By doing this, the chicken meat will have time to absorb the juices before being sliced.

9. Enjoy a slice of your favorite part.

You can find the air fryer whole chicken recipe in the printable card below

Recipe Variations

• You can always tweak the recipe depending on your liking. You can change the spices or include your favorite spices to the recipe.
• There are many different ways of making whole chicken. Mix all your favorite spices in butter and rub over the chicken if you love buttery chicken.
• Or add some seasonings like, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, or dry rub.

How to serve air fryer whole chicken?

• Delicious whole chicken is best when served as a fuller meal for your dinner. Air fryer whole chicken and potatoes like crispy diced potatoes, loaded baked potatoes, or spicy baby potatoes are the best combo.
• If you like to have some veggies then serve with some cheesy green beans, roasted broccoli, or with some fresh cucumber salad.
• You can even serve them with your favorite sauce.

Tips for making the best air fryer whole chicken

• While preparing any type of food, be sure to fully preheat your air fryer.
• If there are any giblets, remove them from the cavity before cooking.
• Before applying the spice mixture, make sure to dry the chicken.
• Make sure to get chicken that will fit in the basket of your air fryer. If not, break the backbone to fit.
• To prevent the chicken's breast meat from drying out, place the chicken breast side down. This technique ensures that the air fryer
• chicken breast will remain juicy and moist.

Other chicken recipes you might like:

• Air fryer sesame chicken
• Air fryer chicken lollipops

How to store and reheat an air fryer whole chicken?

Before storing the chicken, make sure it has completely cooled. The meat should be cut into slices and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They last for three to four days. By putting them in a freezer bag and storing them in the freezer. They are good for 2-3 months.

To reheat chicken, place them in the air fryer basket and reheat them and enjoy.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

How long to cook chicken in air fryer?

Whole chicken in air fryer cooking time depends on the air fryer brand and the size of the chicken. However, an air fryer just takes 50 to 60 minutes to cook an entire chicken.
It took 50 minutes to cook a whole chicken in my air fryer that weighed 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg). Here, you can check the cook times for all your favorite air-fried foods.

What is the temperature for air frying the whole chicken?

The perfect temperature for cooking air fryer whole chicken rotisserie style is 180C/355F.

How do I know when the chicken is done?

The simple way to check if the chicken is done is to use the meat thermometer. Once the internal temperature hits 165F the chicken is all done.

While measuring the internal temperature of the whole chicken make sure to insert the thermometer at the thickest part.

What is the minimum size air fryer I need to cook a whole chicken?

The best air fryer size with a 5-quart and above is suitable for cooking a whole chicken.

If you like the air fryer whole chicken recipe, look at what else you can air fry:

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