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Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple and delicious air fryer recipe for whole chicken, seasoned with herbs and garlic butter to achieve a juicy, flavorful dish with crispy skin.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

    • 4 lb Whole chicken

Garlic butter:

    • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
    • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
    • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
    • 1 tbsp Fresh dill
    • 1/4 tsp Sea salt

Seasoning:

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry: Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the chicken dry to prepare it for seasoning.
  2. Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with a fork. Add crushed garlic, parsley, dill, and sea salt, and mash again until well combined. Set the butter mixture aside.
  3. Add garlic butter under the skin: Gently run your hands under the chicken skin on the breast and legs to separate it from the meat underneath. Place dollops of the prepared garlic butter under the skin, spreading it evenly by pressing over the skin. Spread a small amount of butter inside the cavity of the chicken as well.
  4. Season the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the skin of the chicken on both sides. Use a brush if needed to evenly coat. Sprinkle with sea salt, paprika, and black pepper, ensuring both sides are well seasoned.
  5. Cook breast side down: Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
  6. Flip and finish cooking: Flip the chicken over for even cooking and optionally tie the legs together. Air fry for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 160°F (71°C). Note that the temperature will rise about 5°F while resting.
  7. Rest and carve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to retain juices before carving and serving.

Notes

  • If desired, tie the chicken legs for a neater presentation.
  • Use a probe thermometer to measure the internal temperature for perfectly cooked chicken.
  • Letting the chicken rest before carving helps retain juiciness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/air-fryer-whole-chicken-recipe/