There is no more store-bought rotisserie chicken at my house. Ever.
My family has become addicted to this Air fryer chicken and with good reason. It is so juicy and flavorful and the skin just crispy perfection. I am not kidding when I tell you we fight over who gets to nibble on the chicken wings. They are that good!
I make this chicken once a week and I love serving it with mash potatoes, mixed veggies and loaf of fresh bread. I also love using the leftovers for salads and tacos. This chicken really goes a long way.
Make sure you read the Tips and Tricks section! There are two very important things to remember when making this chicken.
What you need to make Air Fryer Whole Chicken Rotisserie Style
A Whole Chicken. I always get a 4lb chicken. My air fryer is 8qt big. Make sure the chicken you get fits nicely in your basket
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion Powder
Smoked Paprika
Dry thyme
Lemon.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
Leaving the chicken sitting on the counter for 20-30 minutes before cooking it rises the temperature of the chicken allowing it to cook evenly. If you cook the chicken straight out of the refrigerator you have more chances to end up with dry, overcooked chicken.
Always pat the chicken dry to achieve the perfect golden brown and crispy skin.
Other Air Fryer Recipes you would love
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – Marisol Cooks
Chili Lime Chicken/Air Fryer – Marisol Cooks
Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings – Marisol Cooks
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings – Marisol Cooks
Sweet Chili Salmon with easy Cucumber Salad – Marisol Cooks
Air Fryer Whole Chicken/ Rotisserie Style
Ingredients
- 1 4lb whole chicken (giblets removed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Let the chicken rest in the counter for 20-30 minutes to take the chill off
- Pat the chicken dry with a pepper towel
- In a small bowl mix all the spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dry thyme
- Season the chicken with the spices mix making sure you get the seasoning under the skin and inside the cavity.
- cut the lemon in half and stuff it in the chickens cavity.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the basket of the air fryer. Tuck the wings back and cook for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- An instant-read thermometer should read 165F when inserted into the thickest part if the thigh.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the air and let it rest from 10-25 minutes befire carving.
