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A perfectly cooked, golden-brown whole chicken in the air fryer, seasoned with herbs, ready to be served.

The Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide provides a simple recipe for beginners to make crispy, flavorful air fryer chicken, perfect for a gluten-free and low-carb lifestyle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 whole chicken 5 pound, giblets removed

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Brush the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath the wings.
  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Cook for 45 minutes without disturbing it.
  5. Carefully flip the chicken over using tongs. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), which should take about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is a great starting point for anyone new to air frying. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference. Enjoy your crispy, healthy chicken!

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