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    Air Fryer Roast Chicken (Whole Chicken in Air Fryer)

    Published: Nov 11, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    The best air fryer roast chicken recipe that is easy, and simple. This whole chicken in air fryer is packed full of flavor, tender, moist, juicy with crispy skin. Want to learn how to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer? this post will show you how to do it perfectly.

    Serve with potatoes, gravy, and vegetables or serve with other side dishes like rice, pasta, and more.

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    Air Fryer Roast Chicken (Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe)

    This air fryer roast chicken recipe is easy, quick, and simple. You get tasty air fryer whole chicken made in about two third of the time to make it in the oven.

    It is made with a few simple ingredients and I have used dried herbs and spices that are easily available.

    This whole chicken will serve at least 6 and if you have leftover chicken you can store it for future use.

    This air fryer roast chicken recipe is lowcarb, keto, high in protein, and healthy.

    I have made it in my 5.5 liters air fryer which fits up to 2.5kg whole chicken. If you are using a smaller air fryer, you can spatchcock the chicken to make it fit comfortably.

    whole chicken in air fryer.

    Ingredients

    Whole chicken

    Rosemary

    Thyme

    Onion powder

    Garlic powder

    Oregano

    Cayenne or black pepper

    Oil - Suflower, vegetable, or Olive oil.

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    How to Cook Whole Chicken in Air fryer

    Add paprika, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, rosemary, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and oil into a bowl. Mix till well combined.

    Remove giblets from the chicken and then pat the whole chicken dry with a kitchen towel.

    Apply the marinade all over the whole chicken and inside the chicken.

    marinated chicken displayed.

    If you have the time, put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 1-4 hours.

    Put the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket breast side up.

    marinated chicken in air fryer.

    Switch on the air fryer and set it to a temperature of 180C/360F. Air fry whole chicken for 40 minutes.

    After 40 minutes, bring the air fryer basket out and use a thong to flip over the whole chicken to breast side up then continue to air fry at a temperature of 360F/180C for 10 minutes. 

    When the chicken is cooked, bring out the air fryer basket and leave the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting it and serving. 

    whole chicken in air fryer.

    To be sure chicken is cooked, check with a meat thermometer. If the internal temperature at the thickest point is at least 165F/75C, then it is cooked and safe to eat.

    How Long To Cook Whole Chicken in Air Fryer

    How long to roast whole chicken in air fryer depends on the size of the chicken, the temperature air frying at, and the type and brand of your air fryer, however this is a simple guide to use:

    For 1.5 - 2kg whole chicken, how long to cook it in air fryer is 50 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F.

    How long to cook whole chicken in air fryer for 2.5kg/5lb chicken is 60 minutes.

    To check if the chicken is done, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the whole chicken, if the temperature reads 165F or more, then it is safe to eat. It is unsafe to eat chicken that is not cooked to this temperature.

    Serving Suggestion For Air Fryer Whole Chicken

    Whole roast chicken can be served with the foods listed below:

    Potatoes such as roast potatoes, boiled, mashed, or fried potatoes.

    Vegetables like Parsnip, brussel sprouts, carrots, broccoli, mixed vegetables.

    Gravy

    Yorkshire pudding

    Rice

    served on a white plate.

    How To Store

    To store leftover chicken, leave it cool completely, then put it in an airtight container or Ziplocs before storing in the fridge or freezer.

    It will keep store well in the fridge for up to 5 days, however, if you'd like to store it for a longer time, put it in the freezer where it will last for up to 6 months.

    It can be reheated from frozen in the microwave, air fryer, or oven. You don't need to thaw it before reheating but if you wish to thaw it first, you can leave it in the fridge overnight.

    To reheat in the oven: Put the wings on a baking tray and bake at a temperature of 200C for 4 minutes or until it's warmed through.

    Tips for Air fryer Roast Chicken

    • Don't forget to remove the giblets from inside the chicken.
    • If cooking a large whole chicken, you can spatchcock it to flatten it so it fits in the air fryer comfortably.
    • Cook with the breast side down first before flipping with a thong and cooking the other side.
    • You can use any other seasoning (be it homemade or store bought) to marinate the chicken but make sure it's a good one.
    • Let the roast chicken rest for 10 -15 minutes after cooking before you carve it.
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    Air Fryer Roast Chicken (Whole Chicken in Air Fryer)

    Kemi
    The best air fryer roast chicken recipe that is easy, and simple. This whole chicken in air fryer is packed full of flavor, tender, moist, juicy with crispy skin. Want to learn how to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer? this post will show you how to do it perfectly.
    Serve it with potatoes, gravy, and vegetables or serve with other side dishes like rice, pasta, and more.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 8
    Calories 196 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Whole Chicken
    • 1 tablespoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne or Black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon Thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon Oregano
    • 1-2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add paprika, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, rosemary, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and oil into a bowl. Mix till well combined.
    • Remove giblets from the chicken and then pat the whole chicken dry with a kitchen towel.
    • Apply the marinade all over the whole chicken and inside the chicken.
      If you have the time, put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 1-4 hours.
    • Put the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket breast side up.
      Switch on the air fryer and set it to a temperature of 180C/360F.
    • Air fry whole chicken for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, bring the air fryer basket out and use a thong to flip over the whole chicken to breast side up then continue to air fry at a temperature of 360F/180C for 10 minutes. 
    • When the chicken is cooked, bring out the air fryer basket and leave the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting it and serving. 
    • To be sure chicken is cooked, check with a meat thermometer. If the internal temperature at the thickest point is at least 165F/75C, then it is cooked and safe to eat.

    Notes

    • Don't forget to remove the giblets from inside the chicken.
    • If cooking a large whole chicken, you can spatchcock it to flatten it so it fits in the air fryer comfortably.
    • Cook with the breast side down first before flipping with a thong and cooking the other side.
    • You can use any other seasoning (be it homemade or store bought) to marinate the chicken but make sure it's a good one.
    • Let the roast chicken rest for 10 -15 minutes after cooking before you carve it.
    How long to roast whole chicken in air fryer depends on the size of the chicken, the temperature air frying at, and the type and brand of your air fryer, however this is a simple guide to use:
    For 1.5 - 2kg whole chicken, how long to cook it in air fryer is 50 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F.
    How long to cook whole chicken in air fryer for 2.5kg/5lb chicken is 60 minutes.To check if the chicken is done, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the whole chicken, if the temperature reads 165F or more, then it is safe to eat.
    It is unsafe to eat chicken that is not cooked to this temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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