Easy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Easy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

The best air fryer rotisserie chicken recipe that's easy and yields the crispiest skin with juicy, tender meat! It’s the perfect recipe to accompany easy weeknight dinners and can be served in so many different ways!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Resting Time10

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

1 whole chicken about 5 lbs - giblets removed
2 tbsp ghee or butter or your favorite cooking oil
1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dry
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Pat dry the chicken on all sides with a paper towel.
Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl to make a paste rub.
Massage the chicken all over with the rub evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
Place the chicken in the air fryer BREAST SIDE DOWN, then cook for 45 minutes.
Flip the chicken breast side up and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the thickest part of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer, then rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Expert Tips

This recipe is for a 5lb chicken. If you have a smaller chicken or a larger chicken, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
To cook a whole chicken, you’ll need a 6 or 8-quart air fryer.
You can find fresh whole chickens at the grocery store or in the frozen section. If you use a frozen chicken, make sure it’s thawed first.

Serving Tips

There are so many ways to use this rotisserie chicken! Besides eating it on its own with some yummy sides, here are some of my favorite recipes you can make.

Storage Tips

You can store leftover chicken for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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