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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Rotisserie Style)

    Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Rotisserie Style)

    Published: Sep 25, 2021 · Modified: Sep 20, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Air Fried Whole Chicken Rotisserie Style images with text overlay.

    Make the most tender and juicy air fryer whole chicken recipe with these tips. Air fried, it comes out like rotisserie chicken. It’s unbelievable! Let’s cook a whole chicken in air fryer…

    Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe Rotisserie Style
    Air fried whole chicken is remarkably easy to make.

    Table of Contents

    • Why this is the best air fryer whole chicken recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer
    • Tasty whole chicken recipes from Sip Bite Go
    • FAQs
    • What you need to air fry food
    • Easy air fryer recipes
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Rotisserie Style) | Sip Bite Go

    Why this is the best air fryer whole chicken recipe

    • You’ll make flavorful, juicy chicken with this guide.
    • So fast – you can air fry a whole chicken in 45 minutes to an hour.
    • Easy weeknight meal for the family.
    • Simple main dish that looks impressive for holiday meals.
    • If you’re new to air frying chicken, see my full-length YouTube recipe video for beginners (at the bottom of this post).

    Psst… You can also air fry chicken breast – it’s a fast and easy recipe.

    Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe with Phillips air frying machine

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make your whole chicken taste amazing.

    Air Fryer Whole Chicken Ingredients List infographic with photos and text overlay.
    • Whole chicken
    • O​live oil
    • Italian seasoning, dried
    • Garlic powder
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt and pepper

    How to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer

    Now I’ll walk you through my method for air frying a whole chicken so it turns out like slow roasted chicken.

    Recipe instructions demonstrating how to AIR FRY A WHOLE CHICKEN
    1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
    2. Brush whole chicken with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings and then rub them into the chicken, covering it completely with flavor.
    3. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray (optional). Add the seasoned whole chicken to the basket, chicken breast side down.
    4. Air fry the whole chicken for 45 minutes. Flip the chicken over using tongs. And air fry it for another 10-15 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (the thigh, but not touching bone) reads a safe chicken temperature of 165°F. The outside should be
    5. Rest air fryer whole chicken for about 20 minutes to let the juices settle (covered with foil if desired). Carve by removing the legs and wings, then slice the chicken breast. Enjoy!
    Air Fried Whole Chicken Platter
    Cooking ​​chicken in the air fryer is a genius way to make an easy weeknight meal.

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    FAQs

    Is your air fryer big enough to air fry a whole chicken?

    Are you wondering exactly how can you cook a whole chicken in an air fryer, because you don’t think it will fit? Make sure you’re using a large air fryer, like the Phillips XL air fryer in my photos so the whole chicken will fit. If your air fryer is too small, consider air frying chicken wings, or making air fryer chicken breast instead.

    How long does it take to air fry a whole chicken?

    Exactly how long to cook whole chicken in air fryer will depend on the size of the chicken, your air fryer model, and how many times you open the air fryer to check the temperature (which lets out some heat). The cooking time for the chicken in the Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration took about 45 minutes until it reached a safe internal temperature measured by a meat thermometer and created crispy skin.

    What you need to air fry food

    • Air Fryer Machine: In Sip Bite Go recipe tutorials, you’ll see the higher end model, the Philips Airfryer XXL Digital. Other popular air fryers include the Ninja Foodi, NuWave, and Black & Decker.
    • Air Fryer Accessories: Save time with reusable air fryer basket liners and this bundle of air fryer accessories.

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    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about cooking a whole chicken in the air fryer to delicious perfection. I’m pretty sure you’ll be putting this recipe on repeat.  

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    Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe Rotisserie Style

    Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Rotisserie Style) | Sip Bite Go

    Make the most tender and juicy air fryer whole chicken recipe with these tips. Air fried, it comes out like rotisserie chicken. It’s unbelievable! Let’s cook a whole chicken in air fryer…
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    Course: Entree, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Finish Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lb whole chicken, with giblets removed
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
    • Brush whole chicken with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings and then rub them into the chicken, covering it completely with flavor.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray (optional). Add the seasoned whole chicken to the basket, chicken breast side down.
    • Air fry whole chicken for 45 minutes. Flip the chicken over using tongs. And air fry it for another 10-15 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (the thigh, but not touching bone) reads a safe chicken temperature of 165°F. The outside should be

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    Notes

    A note on the cooking time for air fryer whole chicken…
    I tried a few different air fryer temperatures, including ​​350 degrees F, but found chicken did not dry out at a higher temperature of 375 degrees F as instructed in this recipe.
     
    Air fryer whole chicken cooking time…
    Exactly how long to cook whole chicken in air fryer will depend on the size of the chicken, your air fryer model, and how many times you open the air fryer to check the temperature (which lets out some heat). The cooking time for the chicken in the Sip Bite Go recipe demonstration took about 45 minutes until it reached a safe internal temperature measured by a meat thermometer and created crispy skin.
     
    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/air-fryer-whole-chicken
    See the recipe video for air frying a whole chicken on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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