Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs or 1.8 kg)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and rub it all over the skin.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Place the lemon wedges inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Put the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 30 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is completely thawed before cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cooking in batches may be necessary for larger chickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
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