Whole Roast Chicken

Meat & Poultry

Air fryer whole roast chicken

Whole Roast Chicken by the best everyday methods and appliances.

Total time

1h 10m

Cook at

375°F

Internal temp

165°F

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Times & temperatures

Cooking goal

Cook at: 375°F
Internal temp: 165°F
Pull at: 162°F
Cook: 50 min–1 hr 10 min
Total time: 1h 10m

Expect ~3°F rise while resting

Cooking goal

Cook at: 375°F
Internal temp: 165°F
Pull at: 162°F
Cook: 50 min–1 hr 10 min
Total time: 1h 10m

Expect ~3°F rise while resting

Serving size

Servings

Ingredients

4 Chicken
Salt
Olive Oil

4 Chicken
Salt
Olive Oil

Equipment needed

Air Fryer
Required for this method

Air Fryer
Required for this method

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Step-by-step

1
Prep Your Chicken for the Air Fryer
Remove giblets and neck from the cavity. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels — dry skin equals crispy skin. Brush the outside with olive oil and season well with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine to keep the bird compact. You need at least a 5-quart air fryer for a 3- to 4-pound chicken.
2
Air Fry the Whole Chicken
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Place chicken breast side down and cook 25 to 30 minutes until browned on top. Flip breast side up using tongs and continue cooking 20 to 40 minutes more. Check internal temp at the 50-minute mark. Thigh should reach 165°F to 170°F away from bone. Total time is typically 50 to 70 minutes. Use a thermometer as your main doneness guide, not the clock.
3
Rest and Serve
Once the internal temperature hits 165°F, remove the chicken from the air fryer and rest it for 10 minutes before carving. Resting lets the juices redistribute so the meat stays moist. Carve and serve immediately. Let the basket cool before cleaning. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.