Description
This air-fryer roast chicken recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful whole chicken with crispy skin. Seasoned with smoked paprika, dried herbs, and garlic granules, the chicken is cooked entirely in an air fryer, offering a quicker and healthier alternative to traditional roasting methods.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2.25kg whole chicken
Seasoning Mix
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove any string and contents from the cavity of the chicken. This ensures even cooking and proper seasoning penetration.
- Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, smoked paprika, dried mixed herbs, garlic granules, salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to create a spiced oil mixture.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl and rub the spiced vegetable oil mixture all over the chicken, coating it thoroughly to infuse flavor.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 180°C (356°F) before cooking.
- First Cooking Stage: Carefully place the chicken breast-side down into the air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes at 180°C to start the roasting process and develop initial browning.
- Turn the Chicken: After 30 minutes, turn the chicken over so it is breast-side up and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes at the same temperature to ensure even roasting.
- Crisp the Skin: Increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C (392°F) and cook for a final 10-15 minutes. This step crisps the skin and finishes cooking the chicken.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches 70°C (158°F), or pierce to see that the juices run clear.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute for moist meat.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully thawed if previously frozen to guarantee even cooking.
- The exact cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model and chicken size; always use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Letting the chicken rest post-cooking helps retain moisture and enhances flavor.
- You can adjust seasoning to your preference, adding extra herbs or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer roast chicken, whole chicken recipe, crispy skin chicken, quick roast chicken, smoked paprika chicken
