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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • A 4-5 lb whole chicken giblets removed
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • fresh lemon wedges
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Remove your chicken from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees f. for 5 minutes.
  • Pat the chicken dry inside and out using paper towels.
  • Drizzle the chicken with oil and sprinkle it with seasonings. Using your clean hands, rub it all over.
  • If you have extra fresh lemon wedges, place them into the cavity of the chicken. This is optional but very well worth it.
  • Carefully place the whole chicken, breast side up, into the basket of your air fryer.
  • Air fry at 360 degrees f. for 45-55 min depending on the size of your bird.
  • A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast will read 165F when it's cooked through.
  • Allow your chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!