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Whole Roasted Chicken in the Air Fryer

You might not have known but making a whole chicken in the air fryer is super easy and results in a juicy chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, chicken
Servings: 6
Author: foodyschmoody

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb whole chicken
  • 1 T ghee (clarified butter) or other high smoke point option (coconut oil)

Seasoning Ingredients

  • ½ T coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • If using my seasoning blend, combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Remove gizzards, neck etc from inside the chicken. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels - Inside and out.
  • Rub ghee all over chicken.
  • Sprinkle half the seasoning all over and inside chicken. Reserve the other half for later use.
  • Place chicken in air fryer basket and set to 350 F for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, use a quick-read thermometer to check temp of chicken. If not reading 165 F, place back in at 350 F in 5 minute increments until 165 F temperature is achieved.
  • Enjoy!