Description
Experience the joy of a perfectly roasted whole chicken cooked in an air fryer. This recipe delivers crispy, golden skin and succulent meat, all while saving you time and effort. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, anyone can achieve restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken, inside and out.
- Generously season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 30 minutes, then carefully flip it over using tongs.
- Continue cooking for another 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg