How do you know if the whole chicken is cooked all the way through?

You will know the chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer inserted into the chicken breast reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature.

Can can I serve with my air fried chicken?

It's traditional to serve cooked chicken with vegetables and potatoes. You can feel free to get creative. Serve your chicken on top of a salad or slice it and toss it with cooked pasta. The possibilities are endless!

What makes a rotisserie style chicken?

Crispy skin and juicy meat are the hallmarks of a chicken cooked on a rotisserie. The air fryer helps replicate these flavors and textures by using the convection oven to cook the chicken.

Can I cook a whole chicken in an Instant Pot instead of an air fryer?

Yes, but the chicken will not have crispy skin like the air fryer chicken does. See my recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken and Potatoes .

Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Costco Rotisserie Style)

Ingredients

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1 3.5–pound to 5 pound whole chicken, neck and giblets removed (see the notes to help determine which size of chicken is best for your air fryer)
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, quartered

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Instructions

Prepare your chicken by placing it breast-side up on a flat surface. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Then, in a small bowl, combine the oil, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Drizzle half the oil and seasoning mixture onto the chicken, using your hands or a brush to cover the chicken.
Then, turn the chicken over and pour the remainder of the oil and seasoning over it. Again, use your hands or a brush to make sure the surface of the chicken is coated.
Place the lemon slices into the cavity of the chicken.
Then, transfer the chicken (breast-side down) to the basket of the air fryer.
Set the time to 30 minutes at 350°F.
Use tongs to turn the chicken over (breast-side up) and cook it for an additional 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into one of the chicken breasts reads 165°F.
Use clean tongs to remove the chicken to a serving plate. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

Notes

For a 5-quart air fryer, choose a chicken up to 3.5 pounds. For a 6-quart air-fryer, choose a 4 pound chicken. For an 8-quart air-fryer, you can go up to a 5 pound chicken. For each pound of chicken larger than 3.5 pounds, add an extra 3 minutes of cooking time to the total cooking time.
If you have a favorite rub or premade seasoning you can use that in place of the spices called for in the recipe.
Make sure to season both sides of the chicken to ensure maximum flavor.
Store any leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Air fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 225
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 262.4 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 34.1 g
Cholesterol: 110.3 mg