Crispy Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Make a perfectly crispy and juicy air fryer whole chicken with golden skin and bold seasoning. An easy, delicious meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
- - 1 whole chicken 4-5 lbs
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 teaspoon onion powder
- - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- - 1 lemon halved
- - 4 cloves garlic whole, optional
Instructions
- - Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels.
- - Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- - In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- - Season the chicken generously inside and out with the spice mixture.
- - Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves and garlic cloves.
- - Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- - Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
- - Cook for 30 minutes, then flip the chicken breast-side up.
- - Cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part.
- - Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.