Air Fryer Whole Chicken Holiday Cozy Real Way to Make Your Best Feast
Enjoy a crispy and juicy Air Fryer Whole Chicken Holiday that’s perfect for easy dinner, weeknight dinner, or a family dinner. This holiday roast chicken offers a crispy whole chicken air fryer experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken 3 1/2 lbs to 5 1/2 lbs*
- 2–3 Tbsp extra light olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Lay the chicken on a baking sheet or platter and remove the neck and any giblets from the cavity, discarding them. Pat the chicken completely dry using paper towels to help the skin crisp.
- Rub the chicken skin all over with olive oil. Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl then sprinkle evenly onto the chicken skin.
- Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket; remove the rack if the chicken weighs over 4 lbs to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook the chicken at 350 °F for 30 minutes, then carefully flip it to breast-side up and cook for an additional 15 to 35 minutes, depending on size, until the breast reaches 165 °F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute before carving.
Notes
- *Pick the Right Size Chicken for your Air Fryer: With a rack in most air fryers can handle up to 4 pounds, but a 5 1/2 lb chicken fits in a 6 qt air fryer with the rack removed
- Make sure air circulates freely around the chicken
- Cooking times by weight vary from 45 to 70 minutes total
- Always confirm doneness with a thermometer
Nutrition
- Calories: 318
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