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Roasted whole chicken in Air Fryer basket
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Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fryer Whole Chicken - get roasted chicken with soft and moist meat on the inside and a crispy crust on the outside in an Air Fryer. An easy recipe for any weeknight or a large gathering.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: American Inspired
Servings: 5
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Swati Kadam Gulati

Equipment

Ingredients

Roasting Chicken

  • 3 lb whole chicken
  • 4-5 garlic cloves plus 2-3 more for stuffing in the cavity
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 lemon cut into 8 pieces

Gravy Preparation (optional)

Instructions

Roasted Whole Chicken In Air Fryer:

  • In a small bowl combine minced garlic, oil,  lemon juice, smoked paprika, crushed black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  • Empty the cavity and clean the whole chicken. Pat dry using a paper towel to remove excess water.
  • Rub or brush the prepared spice mixture inside the cavity and all over the chicken. Then stuff the lemon pieces and some garlic cloves inside the cavity.
  • Place the chicken with the breast side down in the Air Fryer basket and cook it for 30 min at 360 F.
  • Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 20 min. Once done let the chicken cool down slightly before carving. Remove the cooked lemons and extra garlic from the cavity.

Preparing Delicious Gravy (optional)

  • Heat a medium frying pan or saucepan on medium heat. Add all the chicken drippings collected in the Air fryer pan. Also, add lemon juice and pulp from the cooked lemons and garlic.
  • Add flour and cook the mixture for 2-3 min. Stir continuously.
  • Then gradually add chicken stock and keep stirring simultaneously to make a smooth gravy without lumps.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, cover and cook it on low heat for 5 min. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. I recommend using whole chicken weighing around 3 lb (and not more than 3.5 lb) if you have a Philips XL Air Fryer (similar to mine).
  2. After the first 20 min of cooking drizzle 1 tablespoon of water every 10 min over the chicken until well done. It will prevent the chicken skin from burning.
  3. You can use large stainless steel tongs and a wooden spatula to flip the chicken.
  4. For more flavorful results marinate the chicken with the spice mixture well in advance for a few hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal