Description
Crispy and juicy roast chicken made easily in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast-side down.
- Cook at 360°F for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken size.
- For extra crispiness, increase temperature to 380°F for the last 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer roast chicken, easy chicken recipe, crispy chicken