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Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe

This air fryer whole chicken is juicy on the inside with perfectly crispy skin on the outside! You are going to love how easy it is to cook a whole chicken in your air fryer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 607kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 5 pound whole chicken
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees. (Use roast setting if using an air fryer oven)
  • Remove giblets from chicken and pat dry.
  • Tress chicken to tie down wings and legs.
  • In a small bowl, mix together avocado oil and spices.
  • Brush spice mixture all over chicken, including under the wings.
  • Place prepared chicken inside air fryer. If using a rotisserie arm, insert it through the center of the bird and tighten the forks well.
  • Air fry chicken for 30 minutes and flip. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. (flipping is not necessary when using rotisserie).
  • Remove chicken from air fryer when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let rest 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 chicken | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 451mg