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Ultimate Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style)

A perfectly cooked, golden-brown air fryer whole chicken with crispy, seasoned skin resting on a white plate.
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Cook a whole chicken in your air fryer for a fast, simple dinner. This method gives you golden, crispy skin and moist meat inside, similar to rotisserie style.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity. Pat the entire chicken dry, inside and out, using paper towels. Drying the skin helps achieve crispiness.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme to create the seasoning rub.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the exterior of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning rub evenly over the entire surface of the chicken, rubbing it into the skin.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 40 minutes.
  7. After 40 minutes, carefully flip the chicken over. Increase the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  8. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  9. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before carving. This resting period keeps the meat juicy.

Notes

  • If your air fryer is small, you may need to trim excess skin or fat from the chicken for it to fit properly.
  • For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with lemon halves and garlic cloves before cooking.
  • If the skin browns too quickly, loosely tent the chicken with foil for the remainder of the cooking time.

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