Air Fryer Whole Chicken
There's truly no better way to cook a chicken than this Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe! The skin is crispy and flavorful and the chicken is perfectly juicy -- it's great to meal prep at the beginning of the week, and it's paleo/whole30 too!
Servings: 6
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lb. whole chicken
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper more or less
- nonstick spray
Instructions
- Combine all of the spices in a bowl.
- Next, pay the chicken dry as best you can, then rub the spices all over the chicken.
- Spray your air fryer with nonstick spray (or olive oil/avocado oil spray), then place the chicken breast-side down and cook it at 360° for 50 minutes. Then, flip it over and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Carefully remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board. Wait 5 minutes or so before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*If you need a substitute for smoked paprika, try cajun seasoning.
*Store chicken in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg