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Air fryer roasted chicken on a plate.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Diana
Cooking a whole chicken has never been easier or tastier with this air fryer recipe. Everyone will love the crispy skin on this delicious roast chicken.
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Sunday Dinner, Whole Chicken
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5- pound chicken, trussed
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Gather Ingredients: Measure and have all ingredients handy.
    Ingredients for Air Fryer whole roasted chicken from Classic-Recipes.com.
  • Prep the Basket: Lightly oil the basket or spritz it with avocado or olive oil spray.  
    Air fryer basket.
  • Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken with paper towels to dry. Loosen the skin over the chicken breasts with a wooden spoon or another blunt utensil handle and tuck the butter pieces under it. Sprinkle with the seasonings. Place the chicken in the basket, breast-side down.
    A whole chicken, seasoned, in the air fryer basket.
  • Air-Fry the Chicken: Cook at 360 F for 40 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over and continue cooking for 20 to 30 more minutes or until it reaches 165 F in the inner thigh and thickest part of the breast. If it isn't quite there, continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes and check again.
    Rest the chicken on a platter.
  • Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
    Air Fryer whole roasted chicken, perfectly cooked and golden brown, from Classic-Recipes.com.
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