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Whole chicken cooked in an air fryer with potatoes and carrots.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken will be a regular meal in your household! Perfecty seasoned, tender chicken with a delicious crispy skin is complete with carrots and red potatoes, a true one-dish wonder.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Air Fryer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 710
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Remove the whole chicken from its packaging, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
  2. Place the chicken on a large plate or cutting board and cover it with 1 tablespoon of oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side down in the center of the air fryer basket. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the potatoes and carrots into the basket, making sure not to leave any on top of the chicken.
  6. 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!