Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken Thanksgiving Cozy Real Way to Make Your Best Holiday Bird
Enjoy a delicious Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken Thanksgiving recipe that’s perfect for an easy dinner or a family dinner. This spatchcock chicken air fryer method yields crispy skin and tender meat, ideal as a Thanksgiving chicken recipe or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: dinner, lunch
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5–5 pound whole chicken Ensure the giblets have been removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Use enough to completely cover the chicken
- ½ tablespoon Creole Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the giblets from the chicken and pat it dry to help the seasonings stick.
- Lay the chicken breast side down and cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it completely.
- Flip the chicken and press down firmly to flatten the breast and adjust the drumsticks and wings for even cooking.
- Rub the chicken evenly with olive oil and then coat it with the Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry the chicken at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees in the thickest parts.
- Let the chicken rest in the air fryer basket for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Use enough spices to ensure the chicken is fully coated
- Adjust and add more if necessary
- The best way to flatten the breast bone is to snip the cartilage near the breast after removing the backbone
- You do not need to flip the chicken during cooking
- It’s best to cook the chicken until well above 165 degrees to ensure even doneness
- Rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing to retain moisture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 33g