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Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe (Keto & Whole30)

Last Updated April 21, 2020. Published January 8, 2019 By Davinah

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Whole chickens are one of the easiest ways to meal prep because they provide a lot of meat. They are also super cheap when compared to buying the meat sections (wings, breasts, etc). For me, the only problem with making whole chickens is that they usually take forever to cook. You also often have to make the choice between having juicy meat and crispy skin. When cooking whole chickens in an air fryer, you no longer have to make that choice. This recipe for Air Fryer Whole Chicken has juicy, tender and flavorful meat with crispy skin. Another plus is that this recipe is perfect for those following Whole30.

Air Fryer Chicken breast and wing on a bed of collard greens with slices of lemon on a white plate

How do you make a whole chicken in an air fryer?

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe will take less than one hour to cook. You cook the meat at 400 degrees and 25-30 minutes per side. It’s important to flip the meat after 25-30 minutes so that the chicken can cook evenly. I have an XL Air Fryer and find that this is exactly enough space for a 4lb whole chicken.

How much salt do you use on a whole chicken?

One of the challenges when cooking whole chickens (and even turkeys) is knowing how much salt to use. By not salting properly, it’s quite possible to make a pretty bland dish. I recommend using about 3/4 tsp of sea salt per pound of meat. In this recipe, I used 1 tbsp and it was more than enough to bring out the flavors of the other spices.

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Can I make an Air Fryer Whole Chicken without letting it marinate?

I recommend planning ahead with this because cooking the meat without marinating it will result in noticeably less flavor. The skin will be tasty, but the actual meat will be quite bland. Add the spices to the whole chicken and store it in an airtight bowl overnight. I’ve let the meat marinate for 36 hours so no worries if you decide to make this on the 2nd day (as to the next day).

Want other keto family-friendly meals?

Try this Low Carb Turkey Meatloaf, any of these Kid-approved Keto Meals, or these Keto Ground Beef Recipes. 

Air Fryer Whole Chicken on a blue serving dish with two lemon halves.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A quick, keto-friendly, Whole30, and paleo recipe for whole chicken that was prepared in an hour using an air fryer.
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Marinate Meat: 4 hrs
Ready in: 1 hr 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 6
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 4 lb Whole Chicken, thawed
  • 1 tbsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence or Italian Seasoning

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  • Air Fryer

Instructions

  • Mix all of the seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Rub the seasonings on the outside and inside of the meat. Allow the meat to become infused with flavor by marinating it overnight. 
  • Take the chicken out of the refrigerator ~20 minutes before you want to cook it. Meat tends to cook more evenly when it's not straight from the refrigerator.
  • Add parchment paper or foil to the air fryer pan
  • Cook the meat on 400 degrees (or the chicken setting on your air fryer) for 30 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken and cook it for an additional 25-30 minutes. I prefer my chicken skin to be dark and crispy so I tend to leave mine in for 30 minutes.
  • Allow the chicken to rest (I pull the cooking pan out of the air fryer and sit it on a trivet on the counter or on top of the stove) for ~10 minutes before cutting into it.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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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