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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Discover the secret to perfectly cooked and juicy whole chicken in the air fryer. This easy and delicious recipe is sure to become a family favorite, with minimal prep and cook time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Keyword: air fryer, dinner, whole chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Mix the seasonings together with the butter and rub the butter mixture over and under the skin.
    2 Tablespoons Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 2 teaspoons Thyme, 1 Whole Chicken
  • Tie up the legs and wings and then put the bird breast down in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the bird over using paper towels and cook for another 30 minutes until an instant read thermometer reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from the air fryer and rest 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with honey before cutting and serving.
    Honey

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Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg