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Air fryer whole chicken is super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Only one hour of hands-off cook time and you’ve got chicken for days! Enter the air fryer! It’s SO easy to fry a whole chicken in the air fryer. It only requires a few steps and an hour of cook time (maybe less, depending on the size of your chicken!). My husband said this the best chicken we’ve ever cooked. EVER. And if my husband is excited about how a dish turns out, I know you will be too. For a quick step-by-step, check this recipe out in Web Stories! Ingredients You’ll NeedNotes on Ingredients Whole Chicken: Make sure the size of your chicken will fit in the size of your air fryer first. For reference, we cooked a 5 lb chicken in a I use a Phillips XXL Air Fryer with 3 lb / 4 qt capacity. (Affiliate link – at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase) Seasoning: We like Bosari seasoning for chicken. Their original and citrus varieties are perfect on poultry, meat, even seafood. I recommend using your seasoning of choice for this recipe. Ideally some combination of salt, dried herbs, and pepper. How to Make Chicken in the Air FryerStep 1: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place on a clean surface. Remove giblets from cavity. You can save or freeze giblets to make broth at a later time. Step 2: Rub seasoning all over chicken. Step 3: Place chicken, breast-side down, in air fryer. Set temperature to 350 degrees F. Step 4: Set air fryer timer to 50 minutes. After 50 minutes, flip chicken over and cook for another 10 minutes, or until chicken has an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. Step 5: Remove chicken and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Expert Tip: Be sure to check the size of the chicken you are buying to ensure it will fit in your air fryer! Recipe FAQsHow long does it take to make chicken in the air fryer?It takes about one hour for a 5 lb chicken, maybe less for a smaller bird. What size air fryer do you need to cook a whole chicken?We have a Phillips XXL Air Fryer that has a 3 lb / 4 qt capacity and we are able to fit a 5 lb chicken in there. If you have a smaller air fryer than 3 lb / 4 qt, I’d recommend getting a smaller chicken around 3 or 4 lbs. What is breast-side down for chicken?How it’s pictured below with the legs tucked underneath, not facing up. Do the legs need to be tied together?I don’t think it’s necessary. Some will tell you this will help keep the chicken more moist but ours was super juicy and moist without tying them. What can you serve a whole chicken with?Anything! I’d recommend serving it with a starch and vegetable. Here are some ideas:
How do you make your own chicken seasoning?Use a combination of salt, pepper, spices and dried herbs such as onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. For more air fryer inspiration, check out my recipes below!
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Keywords: air fryer whole chicken, air fryer chicken recipe, whole chicken recipe How long do you cook chicken in the air fryer and what temperature?Place chicken in air fryer basket, standing against sides of basket if necessary. Set to 350°F; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
How long should you put chicken in the air fryer?Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 370-degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes cooking time, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160-degrees on an instant read thermometer.
How long do you cook chicken breast in the air fryer at 375?Place chicken in the basket of your air fryer. Close, then cook at 375°F for around 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part. Serve the chicken immediately for maximum juiciness.
Can I put raw chicken in the air fryer?I like to cook my boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 10 minutes at 380℉, then flip and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165℉. Can you put raw chicken in the air fryer? Absolutely!
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