Air Fryer Whole Chicken
This recipe is for the most juicy, succulent meat and crisp skinned Air Fryer Whole Chicken. In this recipe you get all the deliciousness of a rotisserie style chicken in the comfort of your own home with very little effort from you. Grab a piece whilst you can because it will be devoured in a matter of minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Butter Melted
- 6 cloves Garlic Crushed
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs I used Tarragon and Thyme, Chopped
- Salt and Pepper
- 4 lb Whole Chicken Skin On, Giblets removed and Cleaned
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 Lemon
Instructions
- Combine Butter, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Herbs and Salt and Pepper to make a paste.
- Rub olive oil on skin and season all over.
- Add Lemon into the cavity and tie the legs with twine.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non stick spray and place chicken into the basket breast side down. Close air fryer lid, press air crisp at 180 C for 45 min. Then turn and cook for another 10 - 15 minutes.(This depends on the size of the Chicken). So check from 15 minutes onwards. Check that the meat is cooked through and cook longer if needed.
- Remove when done, and leave to rest for 15 minutes.
Notes
VARIATIONS
Use your favourite Herb such as Rosemary or Thyme. Vary the seasoning – Add Onion powder, Garlic powder, or your favourite seasoning to the Butter. Add Spices – Such as Chilli flakes, Paprika or Cayenne Pepper.HOW TO STORE AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN
Transfer any leftovers in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave and heat till warmed through.Prep Ahead
This recipe is so easy to make. Season and prep the chicken ahead of time and just keep in the fridgeuntil needed. Remove 20 minutes before using.How to Freeze Air Fryer Whole Chicken
To Freeze – Trasfer to an airtight container or z large ziplock bag. Store in the freezer up to 3 months. To reheat - allow to defrost in the fridge overnight and then reheat on the stove or in the oven on low heat.TIPS AND TRICKS
This recipe is easy enough to make but to take it from average to phenomenal, I have some tips and tricks below! Spread Butter under the skin and all over the Chicken. It tastes better that way! Tie legs together with twine. Keeping the meat together and compact means juicier results! Make sure the Chicken is out of the Fridge for 20 minutes before cooking. Make sure your chicken is dry prior to adding the flavoured butter. Make sure you buy a Chicken that will fit inside your Air Fryer basket. Mine was 4lb but many air fryers can't take one that size. In that case, adjust the timing for air frying. Place the chicken breast side down. There are 2 reasons for this. It fits better (if your air fryer is small) and it means the breasts remain juicy. Let the Chicken rest for 15 minutes before you start carving. The intensity of Air fryer temperatures between models can be different, meaning different results. So check the chicken is cooked through! It is important to make sure the internal temperature of the breast is 75C. If you use a smaller Chicken, you will need to adjust cooking times.How Long To Cook Whole Chicken in Air Fryer?
The length of time needed to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer, is between 45 - 60 minutes. It depends on the size of the Chicken.Nutrition
Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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