Air Fryer
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Description
Air fryer whole chicken makes cooking a 3-4 pound chicken easier and faster. This chicken has flavor, a crispy skin, and juicy meat inside.
Ingredients
- 1 3- to 4-pound roasting chicken* giblets removed
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 medium lemon cut into quarters
- 6 whole garlic cloves no need to peel
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Remove the giblets from the chicken and pat very dry (no need to rinse). Season the inside of the chicken cavity with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with the lemon, garlic, and thyme.
- Brush the outside of the chicken all over with the oil.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and the black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. Place the chicken in the air fryer breast-side down.
- Air fry for 30 minutes, then slide out the basket and flip the chicken over.
- Continue air frying until the chicken reaches 155 degrees on an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast, about 25 to 30 minutes more. Remove from the air fryer. Cover and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
