Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Juicy and a tasty grilled whole chicken in an Air Fryer!

Yes, you can cook the most delicious chicken you ever had. Put it in the fryer and turn it halfway through the cooking time. That is all you need. So, are you ready to learn how to make Air Fryer whole chicken? Join me in the bistro chicken!

Can You Put A Whole Chicken In An Air Fryer?

Yes, you can put a whole chicken and grill it in your Air Fryer. The size of your chicken depends on the bucket of your Air Fryer.

I have a small Air Fryer so it only fits a 2-3 lbs big chicken but you can fit bigger chickens in an XXL or oven style Air Fryer.

What I love about grilling a chicken in an Air Fryer is you do not need to heat up a big oven to grill a chicken.

It is very compact but it does the job nicely and you get juicy and tasty chicken. As Air Fryers with a basket do not have a rotisserie you can’t let your whole chicken grill rotisserie style.

However, if you grill it in your Air Fryer you get very close to a rotisserie chicken.

We shared whole chicken in an Instant Pot but you do not need one to cook a whole chicken if you have an Air Fryer.

Best Way To Grill In Your Air Fryer?

The best way to grill your chicken in an Air Fryer is using the Air Fryer baking basket.

This basket has a lid that protects the heating element of your Air Fryer and helps keep your Air Fryer clean.

What You Need For This Recipe

To make this chicken recipe in your Air Fryer you need the following ingredients.

Have them ready when you start

• Small chicken
• Lemon
• Olive oil

Seasoning:

• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Oregano
• Salt
• Pepper

Note that the full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make Air Fryer Whole Chicken

1. Start by rubbing the chicken with half a lemon. This will give your chicken crispy skin.
2. Take a small bowl and combine the seasoning ingredients.
3. Loosen the skin so you can sprinkle seasoning between the skin and the chicken breast.
4. Brush the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning.
5. Preheat your Air Fryer to 360℉ for 3 minutes with a baking bucket inside. Remove the lid while heating.
6. When the Air Fryer is preheated take the basket out and put some Air Fryer parchment in the basket.
7. Put the chicken breast-side down in the Air Fryer on top of the parchment paper.
8. Close the basket with the lid to prevent the heating element from getting covered with fat and splatter.
9. Cook for 30 minutes, turn the chicken and cook for another 30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the skin is crispy.
10. Remove from the Air Fryer and serve immediately.

How To Store Leftover Whole Chicken

You have several ways to store leftover whole chicken. Let it cool completely before storing:

• Refrigerator – you can store leftover chicken in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Put it preferably in an airtight food container or in a resealable bag
• Freezer – you can store it long in the freezer. Store the leftover chicken in a freezer-friendly food container and store for up to 3 months

How To Reheat Grilled Chicken

You have several ways to reheat grilled chicken:

• Air Fryer – as you cooked the chicken in the Air Fryer you can also reheat it in the Air Fryer. Preheat the Air Fryer to 350℉ for 3 minutes. Add the leftover chicken to some Air Fryer parchment paper and cook it in a baking basket with a lid for 10 to 12 minutes or until warm and an internal temperature of 165℉
• Oven – you can also heat the chicken in the oven. Preheat to 375℉ and then add the chicken to an oven dish in the center of the oven. Heat for 15 minutes. If the skin browns too fast, cover it with aluminum foil until heated and at an internal temperature of 165℉
• Cast-iron skillet – you can also heat your leftover chicken in a cast-iron skillet. Preheat the skillet to medium and add the leftover chicken. Add ½ to ¼ cup of water to the skillet and let it warm gradually until warm. Turn regularly

More Chicken Recipes To Try

If you love chicken you’ve come to the right place because we have a lot of chicken recipes. Take a look at these recipes for inspiration:

• Air Fryer chicken wings
• Air Fryer grilled chicken
• Air Fryer breaded chicken
• Air Fryer chicken satay
• Air Fryer chicken kabobs
• Air Fryer chicken shawarma
• Instant Pot whole chicken
• Shredded chicken in Instant Pot
• Instant Pot chicken thighs with mushrooms
• Instant Pot chicken wings

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Yield:
4

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
1 hour

Yes, you can grill a whole chicken in an Air Fryer. This Air Fryer whole chicken recipe is great. Juicy chicken meat with crispy skin. A super easy recipe that you can serve for dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 small chicken (2-3lbs)
• ½ lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning:

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¾ teaspoon oregano
• Pinch of salt or pepper

Instructions

1. Rub the chicken with half a lemon
2. Take a small bowl and combine the seasoning ingredients. Loosen the skin so you can sprinkle seasoning between the skin and the chicken breast
3. Brush the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning
4. Preheat your Air Fryer to 360℉/180℃ for 3 minutes with a baking bucket inside. Remove the lid while heating
5. When the Air Fryer is preheated take the basket out and put some Air Fryer parchment in the basket
6. Put the chicken breast side down in the Air Fryer on top of the parchment paper
7. Close the basket with the lid to prevent the heating element from getting covered with fat and splatter
8. Cook for 30 minutes, turn the chicken and cook for another 30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the skin is crispy
9. Remove from the Air Fryer and serve immediately

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 86Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

Please note: Nutrition information is added for informational purposes only. It is possible it isn’t completely accurate.