The best use of your air fryer is making this rotisserie style air fryer whole chicken. The meat is juicy and the skin is extra crispy…you are going to love how easy it is!
I have made several things in my air fryer that I love, but I think this Air Fryer whole chicken is my new favorite. The chicken is perfectly juicy and the skin is extra crispy. My family gives it rave reviews!
I have lots of other air fryer recipes including: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Bacon, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Air Fryer Lasagna.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN
This recipe is super easy but I have a few tricks that will ensure that your chicken does not dry out before it is cooked all of the way through.
I started with a chicken that was approximately 5 pounds and I use my 5.7 quart air fryer. You can use a smaller chicken but the cooking time would need to be reduced.
I removed all of the stuff from the cavity and seasoned it generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Now it’s time to put the chicken in the air fryer basket breast side down. After experimenting, I discovered that if I left the legs up then it was hard to get the basket to open and the chicken legs got way over cooked. Breast Side down for the first 50 minutes of cook time keeps everything nice and moist.
I cooked the chicken at 360F for 50 minutes breast side down, then I flipped it and did 10 more minutes. It is important to make sure the internal temperature of the breast is 165F. Continue cooking until the temperature is reached.
I am telling you now, you will not believe how delicious and juicy this chicken is.
AIR FRYER WHOLE CHICKEN
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken - Rotisserie Style
INGREDIENTS
- 1 5 pound Whole chicken, giblets removed
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (I prefer smoked paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all of the seasonings with the oil to make a paste and spread it all over the chicken.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the basket breast side down and cook at 360F for 50 minutes. Flip the chicken to breast side up and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Check to make sure the breast meat has an internal temperature of 165F. Carve and serve.
Danielle says
my entire family loved this meal eps my super picky Eatters at home which is a blessing when you need a wholesome meal and fast! thank you for sharing your tips and trick will be checking out your other recipes too.
leenie says
my husband loved it especially that nice crispy skin . i can get three meals from one chicken. chicken, chicken soup and chicken salad. thanks so much.
Shannon says
This is sooooo good! I would often pick up rotisserie chicken at stores but didnt like the preservatives they add. Now I make my own and sometimes chop up the meat and freeze it to use later
K S says
I messed up and accidentally set my air fryer oven to 350 instead of 360 and didn’t realize until the last 20 minutes of cooking. I corrected the temperature and added an extra 10 minutes fearing the worst but the chicken still came out heavenly! Juices were pouring out of it as we sliced it! And it’s so insanely easy! The only hard part was cleaning the trays after. This is going to be a new regular recipe in my household, thank you so much for sharing it along with the tricks to making that chicken so crispy on the outside and still tender on the inside.
Mika Hinson says
This is my family’s new favorite meal. So moist and flavorful! I added butter under the skin and it’s super crispy! Perfect chicken.
A. Thompson says
Hi Jennifer, I followed your recipe to a T. It came out so moist and brown. I used my air fryer for the first time (just purchased a day or so ago). I used the air fry method. Thanks for this recipe. It was very easy to put together.🥰🥰🥰
Lorie Dickerson says
This is the best chicken I have ever cooked in my life. And my picky children love it! I can’t get over how flavorful it is. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Michelle says
This recipe is delicious. Family favorite. I’ve been using the rotisserie option on my air fryer not realizing your recipe calls for air frying it. It still came out so juicy. I have to try it air fried next time
Dee says
THIS ^^ turned out amazing!!! Life changing. That is all.
Annette Prideaux says
Made this chicken omg fantastic yummo
Esther says
This recipe is truly amazing! The spices are perfect! I will definitely make it again.
Kaeli says
I make this chicken all the time! My boyfriend loves it (he’s really picky about his chicken consumption!).
Whenever I make this recipe, I usually double the seasoning paste because it’s just so stinking good!
Also, if you want to make some roasted veggies, roast them in the oven on 400 for as long as your chicken is cooking. After, you can totally toss them in your air fryer after your chicken is done (I would let it rest) and let them cook for 5-10 more min. They soak up all the chicken flavor and it is SO good.
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I love it so much and refuse to pay 10.00 for a Safeway chicken now!
Karen says
This is a great recipe! The seasoned “paste” worked great! It didn’t fall off and rubbed in easily! The recipe does not say to pre heat your air fryer but I did and the timing was right on! Definitely one to do again and no heat in the kitchen! 5 stars for me
Ashley says
Are you using the air fryer mode or roasting?
jenniferbanz says
Air fry
Jim Yost says
Hi Jennifer,
I followed your recipe to the T and it made the best tasting roasted chicken I’ve ever made, and I’ve been doing roasted chicken recipes for a long time, over thirty years I’d say. The only slight downside to it was that it wasn’t as done in the inside as I would’ve liked. I like to roast the chicken until the wings turn loose from the abdomen. This time the legs came right off, but I had to fight with the wings to get them to come off. Next time I’m going to let it roast an additional ten minutes.
The air fryer I have probably isn’t as good as the one you have (the one I have is made by Faberware) so that might explain why it didn’t do as well as yours does.
Anyway, I wanted to post this comment to thank you very much for posting the recipe.
Your friend,
Jim Yost
Karen says
Made this for supper tonight, it was so good! Crispy on the outside, juicy inside and the seasonings were perfect! Will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing
Donna says
This was a very good recipe I loved it I will never buy another store bought rotisserie chicken I did however use my own spices I did use the avocado oil but it turned out amazing thank you for your recipe
Michelle Roberts says
Making this tonight. Can’t wait to taste it. If it looks like your picture, it will be
delicious!
Mesha says
Thanks so much for sharing. I wasn’t sure about air frying a whole chicken until I saw this. <3
Roseann Meyers says
Made this tonight. Excellent!!
John says
This must be the 4th time I followed this recipe. It was as delicious as the 1st time. Everyone complimented on how juicey it was.
Sandra Poirier says
Delicious! Great taste and SO juicy! I’ll make it again for sure 🙂
Sharon says
Loved it!
John says
Wish people wouldn’t try to share their extras. I find your recipes awesome. I wouldn’t insult you by asking people to try what I think. Thanks for excellent meals
Mona S Wachsler says
No insult intended, I always brine my chickens no matter what recipe I follow.
Mona W. says
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!! I followed exactly other than I brined my 4.5 or so lb chicken in 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup table salt, dissolved in 2 quarts of water for 1 hour. (pat dry inside and out) and then proceeded with your recipe minus all the salt. (I used about a half tsp of kosher since I brined) The chicken was Bell & Evans from Whole Foods. (I splurged) It was mind-blowingly delicious and gorgeous to look at! Wish I could post a photo here 🙂
Dena Adden says
We love this recipe. My hubby requests it. I bought a cooked chicken at the store and he said ” You make this better at home”. Thanks!
Lisa says
Simply the best by far..thank you
santhathi says
love the recipe
Dani says
I’ve made this twice in the past two weeks! By far the best air fryer chicken recipe I’ve found! Thank you for sharing!!
Elvira says
It was delicious!!
Jacki says
I love this recipe. So easy and I do not change a thing. It’s a crispy, rotisserie chicken. I just wish I could flip it easier.
AirFryerTryer says
Flip it by inserting tongs into the cavity, then flipping in a tail over head manner. It is much easier than side to side.
Jenny Chavez says
It was delicious. Easy dinner for the family. Thanks
Jay Ar says
This is my first time making it in an air fryer. This recipe was super easy to make and delicious. I paired it with steamed brussel sprout with carrots and it was a big hit. Perfect for a busy family who’s on the go. Thank you Jennifer for the thorough step by step instructions.
Becky says
Delicious! Please don’t be afraid to season your chicken. I brined the chicken with herbs, lemon, salt, and pepper, then patted the chicken dry and seasoned it with garlic salt and paprika. That’s it! So good!
Danielle Brooks says
Made this last night and Oh.My.Gosh. So delicious!! Our air fryer doesn’t set to 360, so I did 350. Took about 1:10 on one side and another ~25 on the other. But it came out perfect. The skin was so crispy and delicious my husband just kept eating it as he was slicing. I will be making this again for sure!!
Julie Elliot says
Perfect! The only thing I do differently is use coarse kosher salt as a dry brine for 24 hours uncovered in the fridge. Then I make the rub without the salt. Phenomenal!
Erin says
Thank you. My go to!
Vera says
This Chicken was AMAZING!!!!! I tried one whole chicken at first because I was skeptical about air frying a whole chicken and I had just purchased mine and had never used one. After my two daughter saw (not tasted at that point) the results when I opened the basket they couldn’t wait to taste it! In the end they made me buy 2 more whole chickens so they could make lunch for the week! It was juicy, tasty, quick with a whole lot less fat. The only thing was I had to add ten more minutes on both sides!! Thank you so much for the recipe and tips!!!! ( I used Olive oil) it was delicious by the way!
Gwendolyn says
Just tried this recipe. It was super easy to make and it made an amazingly juicy roasted chicken! This is the first major food item I tried in my fryer and it worked so well! Thank you!
Carrie-Ann says
This recipe is just so good!! I’ve made it over 6 times now. My husband says its actually better then his beer can chicken on the BBQ!!! My whole house smells amazing when I’m cooking it! It’s my go to chicken recipe now thank you! ❤
Linda says
I don’t have avocado oil, can I use olive oil instead?
Annie says
I found this recipe when I first bought my air fryer and tried it. My husband could not stop eating it straight off the chicken in the pan! The rub is life changing! I’ve successfully used smaller chickens and tonight I’m cooking one that is a little over 5 pounds. It always makes the kitchen smell so good. The rub could possibly be used for roasting a chicken in the oven and would be delicious. There is no reason to ever try another recipe! Thank you
Vera says
I used olive oil and it was great!
Carol says
I made this today and it is absolutely delicious and tender. I’m definitely saving this recipe so I can make it regularly. Thank you so much for sharing!
Kat says
The best air fryer recipe. Hands down. I do soften 1/2 a stick of butter and mix it with a little salt, cayenne and herbs and shove it under the skin. Perfect EVERY TIME!
Kris says
I was just wondering about doing this same thing. Thanks for posting!
Annie says
I made this and LOVED it! I’m planning on making it again and wondering about adding stuffing inside the chicken? Have you ever done that? If so, any tips? Thanks!
Lisa R says
Absolutely one of the best air fryer and rotisserie chicken recipes I’ve ever made. Thank you!
HintsFromHomie says
Having returned from a windy and chilly (61 degree) beach walk in St. Augustine “We” just made this with a 3.7lb chicken, mixed dried spices as stated but having not found dried thyme ( and forgetting I had fresh in the fridge) I put in some dried basil .
This came together fast, went in the Air Fryer and after turning at 50 min I reset for 15 more to help brown the “leg” side , 5 more than stated in recipe.
We are forgoing the gravy from drippings having left over cranberry sauce from last nights turkey legs. Yes, wait 15 minutes to have juices settle…..that gives you time to sample the wine you didn’t have to put in the recipe and get your veggies and in our case Yankee creole kidney beans and rice stirred and served. YUMMMMM, Nice recipe !!!
Debbie says
Turned out great
Kevin says
Your Air Fryer chicken recipe was great. I’m new to the Air Fryer and this was the best recipe so far. I’m certainly going to follow you for more great inspiration.
Winston says
Thank you for your advice on cooking whole chicken roast on Sunday looking forward to trying out my new Air fryer
Julie says
Overall, it tastes great but 1T is waaaayyyyy too much salt. I’ll cut it in half next time.
Debra R Green says
This was UN-real!!! Hands down THE best chicken we’ve ever had and the only way I’ll cook a roaster again. Thank you!
Karen Catozzi says
Tried it last night…best chicken ever!!!!! Thanks!!
Barbara Bradley says
I made this it was absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe as is, I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you
Tracey says
Amazing chicken recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Hanne says
I’ve tried so many times to make perfect air fryer whole chicken and it always failed. This was so amazingly simple and the most delicious tender and oozing with juice chicken I’ve ever tasted! Total keeper! Thank thank you! I’m super eager to try more of your recipes!
Barb Gabriel says
This is the 4th time making. Perfect every time- crisp outside juicy inside and delicious. And SOOOOO. EASY .
Thank you so much
Kate says
This was the best chicken…hands down!
Dottie says
This is the best recipe and the seasoning is spot on. Making it again tonight!
Andrea W. says
Absolutely delicious! This is a staple in my house and my husband always asks for it!
Kristina says
Best Chicken ever.
Heather says
Made this last night for dinner and the chicken was so moist. It turned out really good. Thanks for the recipe
Barbara says
Taste wonderful everybody loves it ! I will be making it again, and again and again !
Amanda says
This recipe is absolute perfection! So simple and it is, hands down, the best chicken we’ve ever tasted. Thanks Jennifer!
Tana Vicknair says
Tried tonight. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Best way to cook a whole chicken. Looking forward to making soup with the leftovers.
Gloria Winker says
Wow!!!! Absolutly delicious and super easy.
Farhanna says
Thank you!
I love cooking and baking and have many delicious recipes. I am always looking for more to add to my list!
I am picky for quality and taste! You did awesome, thank you ☺️
Carolyn says
First time making a whole chicken in my air fryer. Followed recipe exactly and it was the best roasted chicken we’ve ever had! Even better than beer can chicken and rotisserie chicken. It was so flavourful and moist, we just loved it. Will definitely be making again!
Renee says
Didn’t use the rub, low sodium diet, added a touch of onion power and ginger!! It was delicious and the white meat super moist!! Will be making this many times!!
Dianne says
FABULOUS! The BEST chicken I’ve ever made. The BEST chicken I’ve ever eaten. I served with roasted fingerling potatoes (so un-keto but oh so good). Thank you, Jennifer!
Debbie says
OMG I made this chicken and it was the best I have ever had. I always have trouble cooking a whole chicken and getting it to cook all the way through. I used a 3+lb chicken and only cooked for 50 minutes. This is the easiest Sunday dinner chicken and the juiciest. Thank you
Dee says
This was, without a doubt, the greatest roasted chicken I have ever made!!! I followed the recipe exactly. I will be making this again and again and again. Thanks Jennifer!
Jessie Batchelor says
Absolutely delicious ?
Rob Becker says
What setting did you cook it on? Air fry or oven?
jenniferbanz says
Air fry
Jennifer Decker says
Love this recipe!! The chicken had flavor, not jut the skin.
Chrissy says
Made this today with a plan b on the side just in case…
this was soooo good even my 4 and 7 year old picky eaters ate this and loved it. Still in shock lol
I did read reviews and added soften butter on the meat and gently massaged it in.
Thank you so much for sharing
Jennie C says
Jennifer, my whole chicken turned out DELISH! It was a little smaller than yours so I reduced the time a smidge. It was the perfect balance of crispy and juicy-tender 😀
Mr says
Tried it today and it’s perfect! Added more spices like fresh parsley and lemon in the inside. Some wine and water on the bottom of the fried. It has come out super juicy and tender
Sydney says
Did you preheat your air fryer before putting the chicken in?
Gloria McWill says
Waiting on my air from Amazon! Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to using the whole chicken recipe!