Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Yes, you can do a whole roast chicken in the air fryer! This handy appliance does a great job on most proteins. As long as you adjust the size chicken to the air fryer capacity, it will turn out great! I love to use butter and mixed fresh herbs to prepare chicken. Dried herbs may be used, but you'll use far less, due to the concentrated flavor of the dried herbs. We enjoy this lovely roast chicken with simple potatoes and vegetables, and perhaps a green salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 638 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided
• 4 sprigs fresh sage
• 1 (5 pound) whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 sprigs fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat chicken dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Remove giblets, trim away any excess fat, and discard.

Step 2

Tie 4 sprigs rosemary, sage, and oregano together into an herb bundle with string. Bundle should be about 1/2-inch in diameter. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mixture inside the cavity of the chicken and place the herb bundle inside.

Step 4

Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs. Insert 1 teaspoon butter and 1 sprig of rosemary beneath the skin of each breast and thigh. Using your fingertips, rub butter all over the skin of the chicken, and place any excess butter inside the cavity of the chicken.

Step 5

Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over the entire chicken. Place in the air fryer basket, breast-side down.

Step 6

Air-fry at 370 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip the chicken, breast-side up, and continue to air-fry until skin is crisp and brown, 15 more minutes.

Step 7

Tent aluminum foil over the chicken and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of one of the thighs should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If needed, return to the air fryer and cook in 5-minute increments until safe temperature is achieved.

Step 8

To serve, remove herb bundle and carve.