The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Forget the oven! This Air Fryer Chicken is perfect, you won’t miss your oven at all. Not only is this ideal for Sunday night supper, but it’s perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a flavor-packed herb and garlic compound butter, this juicy roasted chicken that can rival any rotisserie chicken, will become a staple in your home. Roast chicken is a classic in my home and it makes an appearance on many Sunday night suppers. But besides my beer can chicken, this air fryer chicken has become my favorite way to cook a whole chicken. There are no rules when it comes to seasoning a chicken, so if you want to try something different from my compound butter, then by all means.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken Highlights
Air frying has really changed my life. The more I use it, the more I realize just how amazing this appliance is. It’s prefect for roasting a whole chicken in just one hour and you end up with crispy skin on the outside yet juicy on the inside chicken every single time. As a matter of fact, the hardest thing of making this is making that compound butter, which is a must in my opinion. It flavors the chicken beautifully! Here are just a few reasons you should be making this roast chicken now. ✅ 10 MINUTE PREP TIME. That’s right, all you have to do is mix all the compound butter ingredients together then slather it all over the chicken including under the skin and inside the cavity. It’s so easy, even kids would have fun doing this. ✅ FASTER COOKING TIME, LESS MESS. Air fryers also speed up cooking time and because it’s a one-pot meal, the oils don’t splatter everywhere and leave a mess. ✅ SUPER CRISPY, EXTRA JUICY. The air fryer will give you extra crispy skin on the chicken, but will keep the flesh of this chicken tender and juicy. The compound butter helps to flavor the chicken and helps crisp up the chicken. ✅ DELICIOUS. Above all else, this chicken is delicious. The herb and garlic butter coats the whole roasted chicken beautifully, giving our bird rich and delicious flavors.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe Ingredients
This delicious roast chicken starts with a lemon garlic compound butter made with butter, garlic, lots of lemon zest and some Italian seasoning. For maximum flavor, rub some of this delicious compound butter, not only on top of the skin but under the skin of the chicken, and even some inside the cavity.
CHICKEN – I use a whole chicken that’s about 3 to 4 pounds. You can find whole chickens pretty much at any grocery stores, local butcher or even at your local farm. BUTTER – Use unsalted butter that we need to make our compound butter. If you’re using salted butter, make sure the adjust the salt in the recipe accordingly. GARLIC – Fresh minced garlic is a must for use in the compound butter. You could also use garlic powder, about a teaspoon worth. SEASONING – Use Italian seasoning for some great taste. Feel free to play around with different spices and herbs, such as onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, sage, etc. LEMON ZEST – Zest from one lemon. Delicious in the compound butter. SALT AND PEPPER – Add salt and pepper to taste.
How To Roast A Chicken In The Air Fryer
As I mentioned before, there really is very little prep required to do, which is what makes this chicken so simple, because the air fryer does most of the work!
How Do I Know When the Chicken Is Done?
I know you’ve seen me say this so many times before, but I can’t stress it enough; get yourself an instant read meat thermometer! It will change your life. You can use it for not just meats but baked goods as well. I like to take the temperature both at the thickest part of the breast, and at the thickest part where the drumstick and thigh meet the breast. Once the meat registers at 165°F, the chicken is all done.
Can I Put An Air Fryer On The Countertop?
Your air fryer should always be kept on a level, heat-resistant countertop and in order for the exhaust vent to operate properly, allow five inches of space behind the air fryer at all times.
Can I Make This Roast Chicken In A Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot?
Yes, absolutely! Check out my recipe with detailed instructions and step by step photos for Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken!
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How To Serve Roast Chicken
Oh the possibilities! So many different sides that go beautifully with this chicken. I served this chicken as seen in the photos with roasted root vegetables which was really yummy. Here are a few more favorites of mine:
Mashed Potatoes Old Fashioned Green Beans Garlic Butter Mushrooms Italian Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Baked Mac And Cheese Fast and Easy No Knead Bread
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