Roast chicken has never been easier with this Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken is deliciously seasoned with perfectly crispy skin, accompanied by tender carrots and red potatoes.
Table of Contents
🛒 Air Fryer Whole Chicken Ingredients
- Whole Chicken
- Oil
- Pepper
- Seasoning Salt
- Salt
- Red Potatoes
- Baby Carrots
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
How to Make a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer
- Remove the whole chicken from its packaging, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
- Place the chicken on a large plate or cutting board and cover it with 1 tablespoon of oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
- Place the seasoned chicken breast-side down in the center of the air fryer basket. Set aside.
- Quarter the potatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl with the baby carrots and season them with the remaining olive oil, remaining pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Pour the potatoes and carrots into the basket, making sure not to leave any on top of the chicken.
- Air fry at 400°F for 30 minutes, flip the chicken breast-side up, and cook for 20-30 more minutes or until cooked. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
Helpful Notes:
- Ensuring there aren’t any veggies on top of the chicken will leave you with delicious golden skin.
- Use the leftovers in other delicious recipes!
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it. This will keep it nice and juicy!
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
This chicken stores well and makes for great leftovers the next day!
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
IN THE FREEZER: In a freezer-safe container or bag, store any cooked chicken in the freezer for up to 3 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place the chicken in the air fryer at 320°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until warm.
FAQS
I recommend using a small or medium-sized chicken, up to about 4.5 lbs. Any larger and it may not fit in your air fryer.
You can stick with the original recipe, or if you want to mix it up, try garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, or basil on your chicken.
Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. I recommend using a meat thermometer and sticking it into the breast.
Try Some of My Other Favorite Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
INGREDIENTS
- 4.5 lb whole chicken
- 2 tbsp oil, divided
- 2 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 lb red potatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the whole chicken from its packaging, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
- Place the chicken on a large plate or cutting board and cover it with 1 tablespoon of oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
- Place the seasoned chicken breast-side down in the center of the air fryer basket. Set aside.
- Quarter the potatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl with the baby carrots and season them with the remaining olive oil, remaining pepper, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Pour the potatoes and carrots into the basket, making sure not to leave any on top of the chicken.
- Air fry at 400°F for 30 minutes, flip the chicken breast-side up and cook for 20-30 more minutes or until cooked. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
NOTES
- Ensuring there aren’t any veggies on top of the chicken will leave you with delicious golden skin.
- Use the leftovers in other delicious recipes!
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into it. This will keep it nice and juicy!
