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A whole roasted chicken, golden brown and crispy, cooked in an air fryer, presented on a white plate.

The Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide provides a simple recipe for beginners to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer, aiming for crispy skin and juicy meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 5 pound whole chicken giblets removed

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Instant read thermometer
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Brush the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath the wings.
  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Cook for 45 minutes without disturbing it.
  5. Carefully flip the chicken over using tongs. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), which should take about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is designed for beginners and focuses on achieving a delicious, well-cooked chicken using your air fryer. Enjoy your cooking journey!

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