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.
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!
NUTRITION
Calories: 710kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 49gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 2606mgPotassium: 1261mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15994IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
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