Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken
This Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, juicy meat with crispy skin. It's the perfect weeknight dinner, packed with flavor and easy to prepare. You won't believe how quickly it comes together, making it a must-try recipe for any chicken lover!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Kitchen Twine
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon Poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 5-pound Whole chicken
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs Fresh oregano
Instructions
- Spray the Air Fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the avocado oil, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Brush the seasoning mixture generously onto the whole chicken.
- Stuff the chicken with fresh thyme and fresh oregano. Tie the legs with kitchen twine.
- Place the chicken into the air fryer, breast side down. Set the temperature to 350℉ and cook for one hour.
- After one hour, carefully flip the chicken, breast side up, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Tip 2: You can freeze leftover chicken for up to three months.
- Tip 3: This chicken pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Tip 4: When reheating, use the air fryer to restore that crispy skin.
- Tip 5: For extra juicy chicken, consider brining your chicken for 24 hours before cooking.