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Home » Healthy Recipes » Air Fryer Roasted Whole Chicken [4 Ingredients]

Air Fryer Roasted Whole Chicken [4 Ingredients]

Last Updated July 5, 2022. Published February 22, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Roasting a whole chicken in the air fryer couldn’t get any easier with this Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Roasted Whole Chicken recipe. It includes just four ingredients and takes less than an hour to make. No need to marinate or allow it to sit in dry rub. Enjoy this with my air fryer frozen broccoli, air fryer squash, or cauliflower mash with gravy to make it a meal.

air fryer roasted whole chicken on a plate with a lemon wedge

Why Make This

  • 4 ingredients: this recipe comes together with just four ingredients. Besides the herb seasoning that I picked up from the store, you probably already have these in your pantry.
  • No planning necessary: after making my air fryer whole chicken with a dry rub, one common request was for an option that didn’t require allowing the spices and chicken flavors to meld for several hours. So, I tested this recipe to make sure it was super easy and didn’t include any waiting.

Ingredients Needed

  • Whole Chicken: I got a fresh, young bird. I try to stay below 4.25 pounds, but any bird that fits in your air fryer will work.
  • Sea Salt: I’m using fine sea salt since the finer grain tends to distribute better throughout the food.
  • 24 Herb Sprinkle Seasoning: this spice mix includes 24 herbs and seasoning like garlic powder, sage, savory, and onion powder. I use it in so many easy recipes because it packs so much flavor in one jar (and you don’t have to make it yourself).
  • Avocado Oil: this is my go-to air fryer oil. But, if you don’t have it in your pantry or would like another option, I created a list of the best oils for air frying that can give you some options.
herb seasoning, sea salt, lemon wedges, avocado oil, and whole chicken in separate bowls

How to Roast a Whole Chicken in an Air Fryer

  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Add the sea salt, sprinkle seasoning and oil to a large bowl with the chicken. Then, evenly coat the chicken with the seasoning and oil.
  2. Add the chicken to the air fryer cooking basket breast side down. Air crisp on 350 for about 10 min per lb (for a 4lb chicken that’s 40 minutes).
  3. Use tongs to flip the bird. I clamp the tongs between the center and the back to not break the breast side skin. 
  4. Air Crisp at 400 degrees to get the skin brown & crisp.
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Top Cooking Tips & FAQs

  • No need to preheat: you do not need to preheat your Ninja Foodi air fryer for this recipe.
  • Spread the flavor: I spread the rub in the inside cavity and underneath the breast skin.
  • Remove the innards: most chickens come with things like the chicken liver and neck on the inside. Don’t forget to remove those before cooking.
  • Let the chicken rest: before cutting into your whole chicken, allow it to rest in the Ninja Foodi Cooking pot with the lid open. This allows the juices to circulate and helps both the chicken and cooking pot cool down enough to eat.
Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?

Yes. All of my air fryer chicken recipes feature raw chicken.

How big of an air fryer do you need to cook a whole chicken?

Most air fryer manuals describe the size chicken that can fit comfortably in that specific model. I personally use a 8qt model, but have fit whole chickens in my 6qt model as well.

Can I wrap chicken in foil in air fryer?

Yes. You can use foil as a liner for the bottom of your whole chicken. But, since my air fryer has parts that are dishwasher safe, I skip the lining. Instead, I place my whole chicken in the Ninja Foodi air fryer basket.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Creamed Spinach
  • Pressure Cooker Cabbage
  • Air Fryer Broccoli
  • Cauliflower Mash

More Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Recipes

  • Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Wings
  • Roasted Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

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air fryer roasted whole chicken on a plate with a lemon wedge

Air Fryer Simple Roasted Whole Chicken

Roast a Whole Chicken in your air fryer with just four ingredients using this easy recipe. Takes about 1 hour to have a juicy whole chicken on your dinner table.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Resting Time: 5 mins
Ready in: 1 hr
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Servings: 8
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

  • 4 lb Whole Chicken
  • 2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
  • 3 tbsp Avocado oil, or olive oil

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel
  • Add the sea salt, sprinkle herb seasoning and oil to a large bowl with the chicken. Then, evenly coat the chicken with the seasoning and oil. I spread the rub on the inside cavity and underneath the breast skin.
  • Add the chicken to the air fryer cooking basket breast side down. Air crisp on 350 for about 10 min per lb (for a 4lb chicken that’s 40 minutes).
  • Use tongs to flip the bird. I clamp the tongs between the center and the back to not break the breast side skin.
  • Air Crisp at 400 degrees for 10-15 more minutes to get the skin brown & crisp and to cook the chicken through.
  • Let the chicken rest in the air fryer for another 5 minutes with the lid open.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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