How to Cook a Whole Chicken in an Air Fryer! 🍗🔥 | Easy & Crispy, by Jimmy in Manila on YouTube. 5 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pat the chicken dry inside and out with paper towels. Dry skin is the key to a crisp finish.
Rub the whole bird with oil or soft butter, then season generously with salt, pepper and any spices you like.
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body so nothing burns.
Preheat the air fryer to 180C for about 5 minutes. Check the basket or tray fits the chicken with a little space on all sides.
Place the chicken breast side down in the basket. Cook at 180C for 30 minutes.
Flip the chicken breast side up using tongs or two spatulas. Be careful of hot juices.
Cook another 25 to 30 minutes at 180C. Check the thickest part of the thigh with a thermometer.
Keep cooking until the thigh reads 75C and the juices run clear. Loosely tent with foil if the skin browns too fast.
Rest the chicken on a board for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. This keeps the meat juicy.
Tips and common mistakes
If your air fryer is small, spatchcock the chicken by cutting out the backbone so it lies flat and cooks evenly.
Do not crowd the basket. Air needs to move around the bird or the skin stays pale and soft.
Always use a meat thermometer. Colour and juices alone are not a reliable sign the chicken is cooked through.
Pour off the fat from the basket halfway through to stop smoke and flare-ups.
Questions
How long does a whole chicken take in an air fryer?
A 1.2 to 1.5 kg chicken usually takes around 55 to 65 minutes at 180C, depending on the model. Always check the thigh reaches 75C.
Can I cook a whole chicken in a small air fryer?
Only if the chicken fits with space around it. Otherwise spatchcock it or cook chicken pieces instead.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Yes, a 5 minute preheat at 180C helps the skin start crisping right away.
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