Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Say goodbye to bland chicken, and learn how to make a tender, juicy, flavorful air fryer whole chicken with simple steps in about an hour!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
- 1 small onion peeled (for stuffing the chicken)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the halved small onion.
Seasoning Mix:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and olive oil.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and around the cavity where the onion is stuffed.
Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
- Place the seasoned whole chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 30 minutes.
Flip and Continue Cooking:
- After 30 minutes, carefully flip the chicken breast-side up and continue cooking for another 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° F at the thickest part of the breast and thighs.
Rest:
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. The onion inside will infuse the chicken with extra flavor while it cooks.
- Enjoy the perfectly seasoned, crispy skin and juicy chicken, complemented by the aromatic onion inside!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
