Air Fryer Whole Chicken
The air fryer turns out a whole chicken with crackling skin faster than the oven and without heating the kitchen. A 4 lb (1.8 kg) bird feeds a family.
360°F180°C
60 mincook
70 mintotal
4servings
380cal/serving
🌡️ Cook to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lb / 1.8 kg)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken very dry and rub all over with oil and spices.
- Preheat to 360°F (180°C). Place the chicken breast-side down.
- Air fry 30 minutes, then flip breast-side up and cook 25–30 more minutes.
- Check the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C); rest 10 minutes before carving.
Tips
- Starting breast-side down keeps the breast meat moist.
- Tuck the wing tips under so they do not burn.