Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs or 1.4–1.8 kg)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Flip the chicken to breast side up and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can increase the cooking time by a few minutes, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Feel free to season the chicken with your favorite spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: air fryer, whole chicken, crispy skin