Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Roasting the perfect crispy-skinned, juicy chicken is as easy as turning on the air fryer with my Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried whole chicken, air fryer chicken recipe, air fryer whole chicken, how to cook a whole chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Resting time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 356kcal

Grease your air fryer with oil, then let it preheat at 350°F for 5 minutes.
While the air fryer preheats, pat the chicken dry with paper towels, including the inner cavity. Tie the legs together with twine or rolled up aluminum foil.
4 lb Whole chicken
Rub the skin of the chicken with oil, then liberally sprinkle the whole chicken with the dried herbs, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Pat the seasonings down to ensure they stick.
2 Tablespoons Olive oil, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, ¼ teaspoon Dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon Dried basil
Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket, breast-side down, and cook at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Flip the chicken using tongs, then cook again for another 20-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 165°F when using a meat thermometer inserted at the thigh joint.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Then slice, serve, and enjoy!

Cook time will vary depending on the size of your chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature following my chicken temp guide.
If you notice the breast meat cooking more quickly than the rest of the chicken, cover it with foil.
Feel free to stuff the chicken with aromatics, but make sure not to eat the stuffing as it may not cook through.
For best results, allow the chicken to rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before cooking. But do not leave it for more than 30 minutes!