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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

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Rinse and thoroughly pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
  3. Rub vegetable oil all over the chicken. Then, generously rub the herb mixture all over the chicken.
  4. Spray your air fryer basket or rack with cooking spray.
  5. Lay the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air Fry at 360°F (182°C) for 45-50 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken to breast side up.
  7. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal breast meat temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

- Ensure chicken is VERY dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
- Resting the chicken is crucial for juicy, tender meat.
- Internal temperature is key: use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- If you don't have lemon pepper, use regular pepper and add lemon zest to the herb mix.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.