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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

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A delicious and easy recipe for a whole roasted chicken made in the air fryer, delivering crispy skin and juicy meat in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
  5. Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  6. Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken and place them inside the cavity.
  7. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down.
  8. Cook for 30 minutes.
  9. Carefully flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for an hour before cooking.

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