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A whole, golden-brown air fryer chicken, seasoned and cooked to perfection, served on a plate.

The Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide provides a simple recipe for beginners using an air fryer to cook a whole chicken. It focuses on ease of use and delicious results.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 5 pound whole chicken giblets removed

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Brush the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get some underneath the wings.
  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Cook for 45 minutes without moving it. Carefully flip the chicken using tongs. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), which should take about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the air fryer to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

This recipe is designed for beginners and focuses on simplicity and flavor. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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