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Ultimate Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style)

A perfectly cooked, golden-brown air fryer whole chicken with crispy, seasoned skin resting on a light gray plate.
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Cook a whole chicken in your air fryer for a fast, simple dinner. This recipe yields incredibly crispy skin and moist, tender meat, mimicking rotisserie style results.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Remove the giblets and neck from the chicken cavity. Pat the entire chicken dry with paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme to create your seasoning rub.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the exterior of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning rub evenly over the chicken, making sure to cover the top, sides, and underneath.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket.
  6. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 40 minutes.
  7. After 40 minutes, carefully flip the chicken over using tongs.
  8. Increase the temperature to 380°F (195°C) and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  9. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  10. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before carving. This keeps the meat juicy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with half a lemon and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary before cooking.
  • If your chicken is larger than 4 lbs, you may need to increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes total.
  • If the skin browns too quickly, loosely tent the chicken with foil for the remainder of the cooking time.

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