Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style)

Cooked whole chicken in an air fryer basket

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style)

This air fryer whole chicken in rotisserie style is juicy and cooked to perfection. It's fall-off-the-bone tender and the skin out-of-this-world crispy. Air frying chicken is an easy and convenient process, and the results are amazing. I'll show you how to cook rotisserie-style chicken in the air fryer with minimal prep time! This recipe works with fresh and frozen chicken.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Refrigerate2

Total Time3 10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 472kcal

Author: Sabine

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 whole chicken (about 4-4.5lb)

Instructions

Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and baking powder in a small bowl.
Pat the chicken dry on all sides with paper towels, including under the wings and legs.
Rub and press the spice mix into the chicken skin until it's covered on all sides. Chill uncovered for 2 to 24 hours.
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
Place the chicken breast-side down in the preheated air fryer and cook for 30 minutes. Then flip with two large forks and cook for another 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Carve the chicken and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Video

Notes

TIPS FOR EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN SKIN

Pat the chicken dry thoroughly (including under the wings and thighs) before applying the dry rub.
Rub and press the seasoning into the skin until all of the rub sticks to the chicken skin.
Dry brine for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Start cooking breast side down and turn the chicken halfway through cooking. This ensures extra crispy skin on all sides and keeps the chicken juicy!

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