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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    Published: Mar 4, 2019 · Modified: May 4, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken

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    Looking for a delicious new way to make rotisserie-style chicken that's fast and super easy, look no further! Air Fryer Roast Chicken is simply the best!

    Sliced Air Fryer Whole Chicken with a carving knife and fork resting on the baking dish.

    The air fryer is fast becoming my favorite appliance in the kitchen! If you don't own one yet, let me encourage you to add one to your cooking space as soon as you possibly can.

    While you may think you won't use it enough to justify the counter space it takes up, once you realize just how fast and versatile an air fryer is, the real estate it takes up is certainly worthwhile!

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Air Fryer Whole Chicken is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" text (found below) to be taken directly to the printable recipe.

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    Title Text for Air Fryer roast Chicken

    The simple ingredient list;

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • Whole Chicken (one that will fit inside your air fryer)
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Minced Garlic

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • air fryer
    • garlic press
    • carving fork and knife
    • knife sharpener
    • paper towels

    What is the type of air fryer shown in this post?

    The air fryer I own is by a brand called Bella and it has a 5.3-quart capacity. When I make a roasted chicken in my traditional oven, I tend to purchase big six or seven pound chickens.

    Knowing that I'd need to use a smaller chicken to fit inside my air fryer, I purchased a four pounder.

    What is the proper internal temperature for cooking chicken?

    • Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 - 165 degrees, Farenheight.
    • When checking the temperature of whole chicken using a meat thermometer, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh, making sure the thermometer does not hit the bone as the thermometer will then show an inaccurate internal temperature.
    Closeup of a sliced breast of an air fryer whole chicken with a knife and a carving fork.

    What if I don't have a meat thermometer? How can I judge if a whole chicken is fully cooked?

    • If the juices run clear after piercing the chicken with a sharp knife into the thickest part of the breast, and then again into the thickest part of the thigh, your chicken is cooked through.
    • If the juices that run from the bird have a pinkish tint, the chicken is NOT fully cooked and it needs to be returned to the oven to continue cooking until the juices run completely clear.
    • Another good way to determine if a whole chicken is cooked through is if the legs wiggle easily when moved and they have no resistance to pressure.
    • You'll also notice upon inspecting the drumsticks that once the chicken is cooked thoroughly the meat will have shrunk away from the ends of the bones.

    What is the proper air fryer temperature and time for cooking a whole chicken?

    • I cooked this (4-pound chicken) at 375-degrees for 20 minutes and then reduced the heat to 325-degrees and cooked it for an additional 20-25 minutes.
    • It was 45 minutes of total cooking time, and then 7-10 minutes of resting time before slicing.

    How to cook a roast chicken in an air fryer:

    • Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels, inside and out.
    • Place the chicken in the air fryer and drizzle with olive oil.
    • Rub the oil all over the entire surface of the chicken.
    How to make an air fryer whole chicken
    • Rub minced garlic over the surface of the chicken.
    • Season liberally with salt and pepper.
    • Set the air fryer to 375-degrees and cook for 20 minutes.
    • Open the fryer to check on the chicken.
    • Reduce the heat to 325-degrees and continue cooking the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160-165 degrees, Farenheight. **Note - larger chickens will take longer to cook through.
    How to make an air fryer whole chicken
    Overhead picture of a whole chicken in a blue baking dish with carrots.

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    Chicken Salad Recipe with Dried Apricots & Macadamia Nuts makes a delicious summer meal when served in lettuce cups for a low-carb meal option, or between some delicious bread as a sandwich filling.

    Chicken salad in lettuce cups and in a purple cabbage bowl.
    • French Spaghetti (pictured below)

    French Spaghetti has a rich, slow-cooked flavor but only takes minutes to prepare thanks to store-bought (or air fryer) rotisserie chicken.

    Closeup of a bowl of spaghetti with chicken, a salad and glass of wine in the background.
    • Creamy Mascarpone Chicken Risotto (pictured below)

    Why go out when you can make this restaurant-quality Creamy Mascarpone Chicken Risotto at home? It’s impressive, delicious, and not at all difficult to make.

    Risotto with mushrooms and spinach on a white square plate and a slice of toasted bread.

    • Rotisserie Chicken Skillet from A Family Feast

    • Rotisserie Chicken Recipes from Cooking Light

    Sliced air fryer whole chicken with a ceramic chicken in the background

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the nutritional information for making for today’s roast chicken in an air fryer recipe. 

    Whole chicken in a teal blue roaster with carrots

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken

    Renee Goerger
    Looking for a delicious new way to make rotisserie style chicken that's fast and super easy, look no further! Air Fryer Whole Chicken is simply the best! 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course air fryer recipe, Easy Main Course
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 45 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 4-pound whole chicken patted dry
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Rub the chicken completely with the olive oil.
    • Place the chicken in an air fryer and season outside, and inside, with salt and pepper.
    • Rub the garlic over the outside of the chicken.
    • Cook at 375-degrees for 20 minutes.
    • Reduce the heat to 325-degrees and continue cooking for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 165-degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, but doesn't hit the bone.
    • If the juices are still pinkish in color, return the chicken to the air fryer and continue cooking until the juices run completely clear.
    • Allow the chicken to sit for 7-10 minutes (covered) before slicing and serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for roast chicken in an air fryer as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Closeup of browned, whole chicken in a blue baking dish with carrots.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Taryn says

      March 04, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you! I've been wondering how to do a whole chicken in an air fryer.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 06, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        Wonder no more, Taryn! It's easy and delicious!

        Reply
    2. wilhelmina says

      March 04, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this is chicken perfection! I love having chicken on hand to use in recipes during the week. It makes dinner prep so much easier.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 06, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        I agree 100%. It beats purchasing the store-bought rotisserie chicken too.

        Reply

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