Golden Air Fryer Chicken: Crispy Skin Perfection!
Air fryer chicken: Master this crispy, juicy whole chicken recipe in under an hour. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or impressive weekend meals.
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound chicken
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs (dried basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, oregano or any combination of them)
- oil spray (to coat basket)
Instructions
- Rinse and thoroughly pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- Rub vegetable oil all over the chicken. Then, generously rub the herb mixture all over the chicken.
- Spray your air fryer basket or rack with cooking spray.
- Lay the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry at 360°F (182°C) for 45-50 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken to breast side up.
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal breast meat temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.