Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Tender, juicy and slathered in lemon herb butter, this easy air fryer whole chicken is total perfection, especially if you love crispy skin!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 pound whole chicken giblets removed
- 3 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F.
- In a small bowl combine the butter, italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Rub the butter mixture under the skin and over the entire surface of the chicken. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the garlic and herbs.
- Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve Immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg