How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer
Whole chicken rubbed with oil and seasonings, then fried to juicy perfection in the air fryer.
Servings: 8
Calories: 298kcal
Cost: 7.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pound whole chicken pieces in the cavity removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix dry seasonings together.
- Rub the entire chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle seasonings over the entire chicken, reserving about 1 teaspoon.
- Place the chicken on the air fryer basket with the breast side down.
- Cook for 30 minutes.
- Carefully flip the chicken and sprinkle with the reserved seasoning.
- Cook for another 15 to 30 minutes or until the dark meat reaches a temperature of 170 degrees without the thermometer touching a bone.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before to slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg