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Air Fryer Rotisserie Style Whole Chicken

A delicious whole chicken that's juicy inside and crispy outside, cooked to perfection in your air fryer in about an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3.5 to 4 pounds), giblets removed and patted very dry
Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary , crushed
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Stuffing Ingredients
  • 1 lemon , halved
  • 4-5 cloves garlic , smashed
  • fresh sprigs of thyme or rosemary (optional, for stuffing)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels, removing giblets from the cavity.
  2. Mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and massage it all over the surface.
  4. Rub the seasoning mix generously over the entire chicken.
  5. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, smashed garlic, and optional fresh herbs.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Place chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes.
  8. Flip the chicken breast-side up and continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 280mgVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using a meat thermometer is key for ensuring the chicken is cooked safely and perfectly. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes.
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