Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Make a whole chicken in an air fryer in less time than oven roasting! For juicy meat and crispy skin, make this air fryer chicken recipe!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (3.5-3.75 lbs.)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning (see recipe below)
• 1/2 lemon (optional)
• 1/2 onion (optional)
• 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Mix together all the seasonings to make the poultry seasoning blend.
2. 2Remove the giblets from inside the chicken. Pat the chicken dry on the outside and inside the cavity with a few paper towels. Drizzle the chicken with oil and all the seasonings, using your hands to rub and coat the entire chicken. Optional: Stuff the cavity with lemon, onion, and herbs, and truss the chicken.
3. 3Spray the air fryer basket with oil, then carefully place the chicken breast side down inside the basket. Cook for 50 minutes. Open the air fryer and very carefully, flip the chicken breast side up. Close the air fryer and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Near the end of cook time, open the basket and check to see if the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
4. 4Cook for a few minutes longer if necessary, but once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove the chicken. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.