Crispy Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 Whole chicken (Butterflied; size not specified)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (The author uses chili-infused olive oil)
• 1 Lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1.5 tsp Smoked paprika (Amount to taste within the indicated range)
• 1.5 tsp Garlic powder

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken breast-side down. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it.

2. 2

   Turn the chicken over, position the legs outward, and press firmly on the breastbone until it breaks and the chicken lies flat.

3. 3

   Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.

4. 4

   Mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Generously distribute the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken.

6. 6

   Cook it in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C). The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken.

7. 7

   Alternatively, roast it at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes, until crisp and fully cooked. If the oven runs too hot, reduce the temperature to 400°F (205°C).

8. 8

   Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting it into portions and serving.

Notes

The size of the chicken is not specified; the nutritional quantities and estimated weight for the chicken are based on a whole chicken weighing approximately 1.5 kg. The oven alternative is optional. The transcript mentions 10 minutes of preparation time.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• poultry
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• air fryer
• crispy
• baked