The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken 

Juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Did you know you can make chicken in the air fryer? Perhaps you have already tried this perfect chicken breast recipe in the air fryer, but have you ever made a whole chicken in the air fryer?

Today, I am so excited to share with you Air Fryer Whole Chicken! You will love this one because the chicken is so tender and juicy with the perfect crispy skin! Plus, buying whole chicken is incredibly cheaper than buying chicken breasts and has amazing flavor.

I had about a 4 pound chicken and it fit perfectly in my air fryer. And, this chicken tastes so much better than buying a rotisserie chicken at the store.

Ingredients needed to make The Best Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer:

• Whole chicken
• Rosemary
• Oregano
• Pepper
• Thyme
• Sage
• Ground mustard
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Basil
• Kosher salt

Supplies needed:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Small mixing bowl
• Oil sprayer or cooking spray
• Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

Helpful Tips for the Best Whole Chicken

I love this recipe because it is so flexible! However, you do need to keep an eye on the chicken because every air fryer model is different, so your cooking time and temperature may vary.

But here’s where you do have your flexibility:

For this chicken, you can either tie the legs together or not, it’s up to you!

This recipe suggests that you start with the breast side down, and then after 40 minutes flip the chicken breast side up. However, if you mix it up, don’t worry!

For the cooking time, cook the chicken on one side for 30-40 minutes, and then flip it and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes. Using your instant read thermometer, make sure your chicken reads about 165˚F.

Finish the process by tenting your chicken in tin foil for about 10 minutes before eating.

The safe internal temperature when making a whole chicken

If you are not sure that your chicken is done and cooked through, use a meat thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C at the thickest part of the chicken.

If you do not choose the thickest part you might still be undercooking the chicken. So make sure to avoid poking the thermometer inside to the cavity of the chicken.

How to store this air fryer whole chicken recipe:

Once you are done cooking the chicken, you can either choose to leave the remaining meat on the bones and then wrap the chicken in foil and store in the fridge.

Or you can remove the chicken from the bones and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Make a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer

Not only does this chicken taste amazing, but it’s also so easy to make in the air fryer!

Step 1: Preheat air fryer

Notes for making the best air fryer whole chicken:

Feel free to experiment with the seasonings and spices when you roast chicken!

You will also need an oil of your choice to rub over your chicken. I used avocado oil, and only needed about 1-1 ½ teaspoons of avocado oil.

Final Thoughts

You will enjoy this recipe with some air fryer asparagus or these buttermilk mashed potatoes. I hope you fall in love with this air fryer whole chicken as much as I have! I love how simple this recipe is, not to mention the easy cleanup!  The chicken is perfectly juicy and nice. And depending on the crowd you are feeding, you may even have leftovers.

If you loved how easy this recipe was, then you’ll enjoy making whole chicken in the instant pot! 

Try more of my favorite air fryer chicken recipes:

• Tasty Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies with Balsamic Marinade
• The Easiest Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
• Quick & Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken  Air Fryer Whole Chicken is one of the easiest air fryer recipes. All you need is an hour to make this amazing, tender chicken in the air fryer. Course: Main Dish Cuisine: American Keyword: 4th of July, Air Fryer, Christmas, Easter, Fall, Healthy, Meat and Poultry, Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, Winter Prep Time: 5m Cook Time: 60m Total Time: 65m Servings: 4 – Air Fryer – 4 pound chicken – 1 1/2 tsp avocado oil – 1 tsp rosemary – 1 tsp oregano – 1 tsp pepper – ½ tsp thyme – ½ tsp sage – ½ tsp ground mustard – ½ tsp garlic powder – ½ tsp onion powder – ¼ tsp basil – 1.5 tsp kosher salt 1) Preheat the air fryer at 400˚F/204˚C for 5 min 2) Remove and discard the giblets, then rinse and pat chicken dry 3) Massage oil all over the chicken 4) Rub seasoning mix all over the chicken, and tie legs together if desired.  5) Place the chicken in air fryer basket, cook at 350˚F/177˚C for 40 minutes  6) Using tongs, flip the chicken breast side up and air fry at 350˚F/177˚C for an additional 25 minutes. 7) Tent the chicken in tin foil for about 10 minutes before eating  calories 490 carbohydrates 1 protein 41 fat 35 sodium 1025 fiber 1 sugar 1  

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