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Whole chicken in air fryer after cooking, garnished with fresh thyme.
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

With classic seasoning and a perfectly crispy skin, this air fryer whole chicken recipe will be a sure favorite for family and guests alike!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 538kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To prep the chicken, allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes and pat it dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper, then use your hands to rub it all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath the skin as well.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350˚F and spray the basket with oil.
  • Place the chicken breast side down and cook for 30 minutes, then flip and cook breast side up for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165˚F.
  • Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

Nutrition information uses a 4 lb whole chicken.
Storage: Remove the meat from the bones and place it in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator. Enjoy leftovers cold, or reheat in the microwave. Save the carcass–it makes an excellent homemade chicken stock! Air fryer whole chicken will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Remove the meat from the bones and place it in a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pound | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg