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Air Fryer Whole Chicken | Juicy & Crispy Roast Chicken

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken is perfectly seasoned with crispy golden skin and incredibly juicy meat. Ready in about an hour, it's an easy family dinner that's full of flavor and requires minimal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4–5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer 5.8-quart or larger
  • 1 Meat Thermometer Check doneness
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Seasoning
  • 1 Basting Brush Oil application
  • 1 Kitchen Tongs Flip chicken
  • 1 Cutting Board Rest and carve

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.Rub the chicken with olive oil.Mix all the seasonings and coat the chicken evenly.Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket.Cook for 30 minutes.Carefully flip the chicken breast-side up.Cook for another 25–30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C).Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Always check doneness with a meat thermometer.
  • Drying the skin is the secret to crispiness.
  • Adjust cooking time for larger or smaller chickens.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving to keep it juicy.
  • Store leftovers for sandwiches, soups, or salads.
    Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve extra crispy, golden-brown skin.