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    Create Bake Make / Air Fryer / Air Fryer Roast Chicken | An Easy Family Friendly Dinner

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken | An Easy Family Friendly Dinner

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    This crispy Air Fryer Roast Chicken can be sitting on your table ready to enjoy in less than one hour! You will love this healthier Roast Chicken that is perfect roasted, packed with flavour and still perfectly juicy.

    Roast Chicken on wooden board

    Why you will love this recipe

    • Budget Friendly – there is not need to buy a pre-cooked chicken from the local supermarket when you can easily make it at home!
    • Better for you – you know exactly what ingredients have gone into this Roast Chicken.
    • Ready in less than one hour – with just five minutes of prep time and around 40 minutes cooking time, this recipe is the perfect weeknight family meal!
    Roast Chicken on wooden board with slice missing

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken Ingredients

    To make this Air Fryer Roast Chicken, you will need:

    Chicken – I used a 1.4 kilogram whole chicken for this recipe. You can certainly us a chicken which is a different size, however please note your cooking time will vary.

    Marinade – You can certainly mix it up when it comes to the marinade you use for this recipe. We’ve also tried it with onion powder and seeded mustard with delicious results.

    Roast Chicken on wooden board

    How to Cook a Roast Chicken in an Air Fryer

    1. First, you need to combine the ingredients for your marinade together in a small bowl
    2. Brush the marinade over ALL of the chicken and leave around 1 teaspoon in the bowl.
    3. Place the chicken breast side down into your Air Fryer Basket and cook for 30 minutes.
    4. Carefully turn the chicken over and brush over the last of the marinade. Cook for a further 10 – 15 minutes or until cooked through.
    5. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving to serve.
    Images showing steps for making chicken in an air fryer

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What size Air Fryer do you need to cook a Whole Chicken?

    For this recipe, I used a Phillips XXL Air Fryer (7.3 litre capacity) to cook a 1.4 kilogram chicken. I have cooked chickens up to 2 kilograms in my Air Fryer with no problem. You can cook a 1.4 kilogram chicken in a 5 litre Air Fryer, however please check that the chicken you have purchased will fit in your machine before starting this recipe.

    How long does it take to cook a full Chicken in an Air Fryer?

    As a general rule, you want to allow approximately 15 minutes per 500 grams of chicken. Please note, all Air Fryers will have variances between their cooking temperatures and speed.

    Is Air Fryer Chicken Healthier?

    When compared to a marinated Roast Chicken that you purchase from the supermarket – yes it is. Air Fryers are a healthier way of roasting/frying compared to traditional methods and also when you make your own Roasted Chicken, you know exactly what ingredients are going into the marinade mix.

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    Roast Chicken on wooden board

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken Recipe

    This crispy and juicy Air Fryer Roast Chicken is the perfect easy family meal! Best of all, it can be ready in under an hour.
    4.79 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dinners
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 457 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.4 kilogram Whole Chicken

    Marinade

    • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
    • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the marinade for the chicken in a small bowl.
    • Use a pastry brush to cover the chicken with the marinade. You want to give both sides of the chicken a good coating and ensure you also coat in between the wings etc. Leave approximately 1 teaspoon of marinade in the bowl.
    • Pre-heat your Air Fryer to 180 degrees and place the marinated chicken breast side down into the basket. Cook for 30 minutes.
    • Carefully turn the chicken so that it is the breast side up and brush over the remaining marinade. Cook for a further 10 – 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. You can check this by using a meat thermometer (you want a reading above 75 degrees celsius) or by piercing the chicken with a skewer at it's thickest point and ensuring the juices run clear.
    • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving to serve.

    Notes

    Check the size of your Air Fryer!
    It’s VERY important to check that the chicken you have purchased will fit inside your Air Fryer before starting this recipe. I have a Phillips XXL Air Fryer and have cooked chickens up to 2 kilograms easily.
    Your cooking time will vary!
    The cooking times above are for a 1.4 kilogram chicken cooked in a Phillips Air Fryer XXL. Please note the cooking time will vary depending on your machine as some makes/models can vary. If you are using a smaller or larger chicken you will also need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.
    Test your chicken to ensure it’s cooked!
    The best way to test your chicken is by using a meat thermometer and inserting it into the thickest part of the chicken – the breast. If you don’t have one, you can use a skewer and check that the juices run clear.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Air Fryer, Chicken Recipes, Dinners
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    1. Bill Brealey

      October 16, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      A big fat yum, thanks mum

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