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air fried whole chicken on a platter with fresh herbs

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Enjoy deliciously juicy roasted chicken with nicely crisped skin in just over an hour following our easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Paper Towels
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 5 to 6 pound Free Range Whole Chicken giblets removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons turkey rub seasoning mix well before using

Instructions
 

Turkey Rub Seasoning

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

  • Pat one 5 to 6 pound Free Range Whole Chicken dry with paper towels. Remove giblets if included.
  • Generously season the inside of the chicken cavity with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Brush the chicken with 1 Tablespoon olive oil so it is evenly coated all over.
  • Rub the chicken with 2 Tablespoons turkey rub seasoning, being sure to coat the entire surface area of the chicken and gently rubbing under the skin wherever possible.
  • Place chicken in the air fryer basket breast side up.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  • Using tongs, carefully turn chicken over so the breast side is down and continue air frying another 20-25 minutes.
  • Check the internal temperature by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh meat without touching the bone. The chicken is done when the thigh meat registers between 165-175°F. If needed, continue air frying until the proper temperature is reached.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and rest for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Reserve giblets to make stock for gravy if you like.
  • Turning the chicken halfway through air frying: Use silicone tipped tongs. Be careful not to rip the skin when turning. One tip of the tongs can go inside cavity, with the other tip on top of the chicken to get a good grip. You may want to use a spatula in your other hand to help guide the chicken over.
  • Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer. As always, use the cook time and temperature as a guide until you are more comfortable with your specific brand of air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1 pound per person)Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1290mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg