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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

May 24, 2019 By Cris 4 Comments

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Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

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We absolutely love to use an air fryer to cook whole chicken. It keeps us from having to heat up the kitchen (or RV) and produces perfectly crisp and juicy chicken every time. We regularly use both our traditional air fryer and the air crisp feature on our Ninja Foodi to make this recipe.

How to Air Crisp Whole Chicken in Ninja Foodi

What size chicken do I need to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer?

We prefer to use a 5 lb chicken in our 5.8 quart Air Fryer and our 6.5 quart Ninja Foodi. You can use smaller or bigger birds, you will just need to adjust cooking times accordingly.

Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

How long do I cook a whole chicken in an air fryer?

We typically air fry our 5 lb chicken for 30 minutes on each side at 360 degrees. If you are using a larger bird it may take longer, while a smaller one may take less time. You will want to make sure that your chicken is cooked to at least 165. If in doubt, a good meat thermometer comes in handy. We typically like to cook longer than the 165 mark to create a more tender texture. If your chicken is tough, cook longer.

How do I keep my air fryer chicken from drying out?

Overcooking air fryer chicken will dry it out. For optimal juiciness, cook your chicken to the texture you desire and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

Notes on the Air Fryer Whole Chicken

  • This recipe is an adaptation of our Crock Pot Fire Bird Chicken adapted from a recipe found in Texas Slow Cooker Cookbook.
  • The size of your chicken will impact the cooking time of this recipe greatly. If in doubt, a good meat thermometer comes in handy.
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  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • Finally, all air fryers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own unit and time adjusted as needed.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe

Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: air fryer
Keyword: Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Cris
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Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl and set aside.
  • Place bird breast side up in air fryer basket (or Ninja Foodi air crisp basket or metal rack on lowest setting).
  • Gently separate skin from chicken to slather some of the mixture under the skin and then coat the outside of the bird with the mixture.
  • Flip the bird breast side down and repeat the application of the mixture.
  • Set the air fryer to 360 (or air crisp feature on the Foodi) and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Flip the bird and cook for an additional 30 minutes (less for smaller birds/more for larger birds) or until a meat thermometer reaches a minimum of 165 in the meatiest part of the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting up to serve.

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Notes

  • This recipe is an adaptation of our Crock Pot Fire Bird Chicken adapted from a recipe found in Texas Slow Cooker Cookbook.
  • The size of your chicken will impact the cooking time of this recipe greatly. If in doubt, a good meat thermometer comes in handy. 
  • Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
  • Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • Finally, all air fryers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own unit and time adjusted as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Our Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a great way to make a rotisserie style chicken at home. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken turns out tender and juicy every time. We enjoy using this recipe with both our traditional air fryer and using the air crisp feature with our Ninja Foodi.

We recommend serving this dish with these recipes:

  • Crock Pot Garlic White Mac & Cheese
  • Summer Corn Salad
  • Crock Pot Squash Au Gratin 
  • Slow Cooker Green Beans & Potatoes

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also enjoy:

  • Air Fryer Fried Chicken
  • Air Fryer Pork Chops
  • Ninja Foodi Broiled Steak

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Comments

  1. Dionne says

    January 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    I made this and it was flavorful and juicy. My husband loved it as did I.

    Reply
  2. Anna Mcbride says

    September 6, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Great job thx

    Reply
  3. Kathy says

    April 10, 2020 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVE your recipes here in Kentucky! With so much that we’re all facing these days, using the crock pot helps when wondering about everything going on with this virus! 🙁 Keep on crocking & God bless all of you! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Cris says

    May 24, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    We absolutely love this version of our Crock Pot Fire Bird Chicken adapted for the air fryer. If you want the crock pot version, you can find it here: https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-fire-bird/

    Reply

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