Cooking a whole chicken in an air fryer is a game-changer. It yields perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat in less time than traditional oven roasting. This recipe for the BEST Air Fryer Whole Chicken will quickly become your go-to for easy, delicious, and healthy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- Fresh herbs (optional, for stuffing, such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley)