Whole Chicken Air Fryer (Print Version)

Easy golden and juicy chicken in air fryer with crispy skin and tender flavor.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 small whole chicken 850 grams
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
05 - ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

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07 - 1 head fresh garlic, tips cut
08 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
09 - ½ small fresh red onion, cut in two
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the Air Fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 45 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic powder, and dried rosemary. In a separate plate, mix garlic powder and paprika. Set both mixtures aside.
03 - Trim and clean the whole chicken, pat dry including the cavity. Trim the tips of the chicken wings. Stuff the cavity with whole garlic, fresh rosemary, and red onion. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
04 - Truss the chicken by slitting both sides of the skin near the legs. Insert one leg through the opposite skin slit, criss-crossing the legs.
05 - Spread the butter mixture under the chicken skin around the breast. Massage olive oil over the entire chicken and season with the garlic and paprika mixture, along with salt and black pepper.
06 - Place the seasoned chicken on the Air Fryer tray breast-side up. Insert the tray into the lower cooking chamber above the drip pan. Cook for 20 minutes.
07 - Gently turn the chicken breast-side down after 20 minutes. Close the door and continue cooking.
08 - At the last 10 minutes, manually increase the temperature to 390°F (199°C) for crispier skin.
09 - Remove the tray at the last 5 minutes and flip the chicken breast-side up. Return to cook until finished.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Use a flat kitchen tongs and sturdy spatula when turning the chicken for better stability.
02 - For even cooking, bring the chicken to room temperature for at least 15 minutes before starting.
03 - Add root vegetables like carrots and potatoes during the last 25 minutes to save time and add sides.

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