Air Fryer Whole Chicken

written by Air Fryer Recipes | March 18, 2025

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
pinch of kosher salt

For Rubs:
garlic powder
paprika
cumin
coriander
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Season chicken generously with salt. Separate the skin form breasts and rub the salt underneath the skin.

Step 2
Transfer seasoned chicken to a large baking dish and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 2 hours

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Rub all over with olive oil, then with spices. Rub also the mixture underneath the skin.

Preheat your air fryer to 400 F (200 C) for 5 minutes.

Place, breast side down, in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350 F (175 C) for 60 minutes, turning chicken once halfway through.

Remove roasted chicken from the fryer and transfer to a cutting board. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then cut it and serve.