Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a perfectly cooked chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious dinner in about an hour. It’s a great way to cook a whole chicken without heating up the oven!

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (3 ½ to 4 pounds)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  
  

• ½ teaspoon paprika
  
  

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• ⅙ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  
  

Directions

1. Ensure the cavity of the chicken is empty and dab the skin dry.
   
   

2. Rub the chicken skin with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning.
   
   

3. Place the chicken breast-side down into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 350°F.
   
   

4. Cook for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F.
   
   

5. Remove from the air fryer and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
   
   

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 444 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 1g
  
  

• Protein: 36g
  
  

• Fat: 32g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 143mg
  
  

• Sodium: 134mg
  
  

• Potassium: 360mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 1g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 293 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3mg
  
  

• Calcium: 31mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg