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…
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.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make your whole chicken taste amazing.
- Whole chicken
- Olive 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.
- 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 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
- 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!
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FAQs
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.
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.
Air Fryer Recommendations
Air Fryer Machine: In my Sip Bite Go recipe tutorials, you’ll see either my black Philips Airfryer XXL or my spaceship-looking self-cleaning air fryer by Fritaire (partner).
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Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Rotisserie Style) | Sip Bite Go
Video
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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