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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

By Ashlyn Edwards — August 23, 2019, Updated September 26, 2019 39 Comments

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This Air Fryer Whole Chicken is so simple and delicious. In under one hour you can have a juicy and tender chicken, with an irresistible crispy skin. You’ll never want to buy a grocery store rotisserie chicken again!

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In somewhat exciting news, I am the proud new owner of an Air Fryer! I am so excited y’all, I have been wanting one for so long! We purchased the Air Fryer XL which holds a LOT and I LOVE IT!

So, get ready, because I think there will be lots of new air fryer recipes coming here soon!

How to make Air Fryer Whole Chicken – Step by Step

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and put it on a clean work surface. I usually place mine in a bowl to help keep everything contained! Next, you’re going to loosen skin from the breast meat of the chicken by running a small spatula or your fingers gently underneath the skin. Spread about 2 tablespoons of softened butter all around underneath the skin on to both breasts. raw whole chicken with butter
     
  2. For this next step, I love to use Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub and Seasoning to season the chicken. It has hints of coffee and garlic that translate into a really flavorful and crispy skin. Trader's Joe's BBQ Rub and Seasoning
     
  3. You can use any bbq rub that you prefer for this step though! Sprinkle two tablespoons of bbq rub all over the entire surface of the chicken and rub it in well so that it sticks.raw chicken in a glass bowl covered in seasonings
     
  4. Place the chicken breast-side down in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes is up, pull out the basket and flip the chicken breast side up. Place it back in the air fryer for 15-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Now you’re ready to enjoy some truly delicious chicken!whole chicken in an air fryer

 

What to serve with Air Fryer Whole Chicken

  • Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli and Rice
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
  • Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

More awesome Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Pickle Chips
  • Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
whole chicken in an air fryer

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken is so simple and delicious. In under one hour you can have an incredibly juicy and tender chicken, with an irresistible crispy skin. You'll never want to buy a grocery store rotisserie chicken again!
4.96 from 25 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 whole chicken, about 3-5 pounds
  • 2 tbsp Trader Joe's BBQ Rub and Seasoning, or bbq rub of your choice

Instructions

  • Remove chicken from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Remove and discard neck and giblets from cavity of chicken.
  • Loosen skin from the breast meat of the chicken by running a small spatula or your fingers gently underneath the skin. Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter underneath the skin on both breasts. Use your fingers to spread it around under the skin.
  • Liberally sprinkle the bbq seasoning over all sides of the chicken and rub into the skin so that it sticks. Place the whole chicken breast-side down in the basket of your air fryer.
  • Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and cook the chicken for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes is up, pull out the basket and flip the chicken breast side up. Place back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
  • Allow chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 240mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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whole chicken in an air fryer

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Comments

  1. Devin says

    January 15, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    This chicken was amazing! I didnt have that seasoning that i gave a generous amount of Louisiana cajun seasoning and it took longer than the time said but still turned out perfect! 30 minutes on one side and 30 minutes on the other. I am stopping by trader joes tonight to try and find that seasoning coffee and garlic.

    Reply
  2. Terry Drauden says

    November 14, 2020 at 11:35 am

    We want to cook a whole chicken

    Reply
  3. Alex O Lewis says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    I made a few adjustments to this recipe, and it came out wonderfully. This was hands down the best-roasted chicken we have done. I substituted olive oil for the margarine rub, stuffed the bird with one half an onion, and two teaspoons of minced garlic. For my rub, I used Tony Charcharie’s, paprika, garlic powder, and fresh ground black pepper, I set my air fryer on the air-fryer setting and cooked each side at 320 degrees for 30 minutes.

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  4. Karen Ann says

    August 16, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Quick question…I have a Ninja Air Fryer, and it has a “Roast”, “Dehydrate” and “Air Fryer” setting. I did everything you mentioned in the recipe to prepare the chicken, and now hope I did this right. I set the “Roast” app for 350 degrees, and 30 minutes. Should I have done the “Air Fryer” app? (or doesn’t it matter)

    Reply
    • Ashlyn Edwards says

      August 17, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Hi Karen, I’m not familiar with the Ninja Air Fryer, but I would choose the Air Fryer setting because that is how I made this in my Air Fryer.

      Reply
    • Alex O. Lewis III says

      August 26, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      I made a few adjustments to this recipe, and it came out wonderfully. This was hands down the best-roasted chicken we have done. I substituted olive oil for the margarine rub, stuffed the bird with one half an onion, and two teaspoons of minced garlic. For my rub, I used Tony Charcharie’s, paprika, garlic powder, and fresh ground black pepper, I set my air fryer on the air-fryer setting and cooked each side at 320 degrees for 30 minutes.

      Reply
  5. Susan Hightower says

    August 12, 2020 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Moist! Perfect! It took closer to 1hr 10 but worth it!!! Company worthy!!!

    Reply
    • Julia Mendez says

      October 10, 2020 at 11:14 am

      Susan, Glad to know it came out juicy. I just got mine for my birthday. I have the Power LX vortex , the 7 QT.
      Going to try it this weekend.

      Reply
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