Air Fryer rotisserie-style chicken comes out perfectly juicy with golden, crispy skin that’s ready to eat in under an hour!
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
This Air Fryer Roast Chicken is the easiest way to cook a whole chicken! It comes out moist and incredibly good, with crispy skin and so much flavor. It’s seasoned with a homemade spice blend and air fried to perfection! It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner served with whatever you fancy, whether it’s a Latin-inspired feast of Peruvian green sauce, rice and beans, a more traditional dinner of mashed potatoes and green beans, or a lighter meal of roasted vegetables . There are so many ways to cook a whole chicken air fryer like this Buttermilk Marinated Whole Air Fryer Chicken if you want to try a different option.
Reasons to love making a roast chicken in the air fryer
- The preparation time is quick. There’s no brining or marinating, and it only takes about 5 minutes to mix the spices and rub them onto the chicken.
- A dish the whole family will love. This chicken comes out delicious – there were no complaints at my house!
- A foolproof recipe. Just put it in the air fryer and go away. Using this cooking method is foolproof.
- Healthier than buying in the store. At Costco, they inject a brine into the cooked chickens to improve flavor and tenderness.
- Faster than the oven. Air roast is the fastest device to cook a whole chicken in! Cooking time is about 50 minutes depending on the size of the bird and you don’t have to wait for the oven to preheat. You don’t have to wait for the chicken to come to room temperature before cooing
- A rotisserie is not required. If your air fryer comes with a rotisserie stick, feel free to use it, just be sure to tie the wings and legs. If not, don’t worry, it’s going to be great.
Hot air fryer for fried chicken
Any air fryer with at least a six-quart basket will fit a whole chicken. I use this air fryer and it fits perfectly.
How to do
- spice mix: Combine the spices in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning inside and outside of the chicken cavity.
- Options: For a prettier bird, tie the chicken’s legs tightly together with kitchen twine.
How long does it take to air fry a whole chicken?
Place the chicken breasts side down in the basket. Fry at 350°F for 25 minutes until the top is browned. Flip and continue cooking, about 25 minutes, until the juice runs clear and the thigh is no longer pink when you pierce a knife near the joint. You can also check the temperature with a meat thermometer inserted between the thickest part of the drumstick and the drumstick – it should read 165°F. Remove the bird and let it sit for 10 minutes before carving.
No hot air fryer! No problem (oven version)
If you don’t have an air fryer, don’t worry! You can bake it in the oven instead. Roast the chicken at 400°F in a preheated oven for about an hour. You can check if this has happened by using the above techniques.
What to serve with Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
This easy air fryer fried chicken is so versatile. Plus, you can always change the spice mix to work with different sides. Here are some more fried chicken side dish ideas:
Ways to use leftovers
Leftover chicken keeps refrigerated for about four days and can be used in so many ways. You can also freeze the meat for about three months and thaw it in the refrigerator.
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Combine the spices in a small bowl.
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Spray the chicken with olive oil and evenly rub the seasonings over it.
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Options: For a prettier bird, tie the chicken’s legs tightly together with a piece of butcher’s twine. At this point you can store uncovered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
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When ready to cook, place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
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Place the whole chicken, belly side down, in the air fryer and fry at 350°F until the top of the chicken is browned, about 25 minutes. Then flip and continue cooking about 25 minutes or until the juice is clear and no longer pink when the thigh is pierced near the joint with a pairing knife and the internal temperature is 165°F. A larger bird will take longer. (Insert the thermometer between the thickest part of the leg and the thigh)
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When chicken is done, place on a platter and let rest 10 minutes before carving and serving. Save the carved carcass for stash if you wish.
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Serve the chicken, the skin is optional.
No hot air fryer! No problem (oven version)
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To bake in the oven, bake 400°F until golden and crispy and brown throughout and the juices run clear when you insert a knife to the bone between the leg and thigh, or the internal temperature, about 1 hour or 165°F is longer than necessary.
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