Easy Roast Chicken In The Air Fryer
Are you looking for an easy and delicious dinner recipe that you can have on the table in no time? Look no further than this tasty air fryer roast chicken! It’s just as juicy and succulent but with a fraction of the traditional cooking time. Plus, it only requires minimal ingredients and is super simple to make.
From start to finish, your meal will be ready in around 60 minutes for a 1.7kg chicken – no preheating needed leaving plenty of time for other activities! So gather your ingredients, and let’s get roasting!
Air frying a whole chicken
Cooking air fryer roast chicken is always a delicious treat! It’s easy to prepare, melts in your mouth and does not require a lot of time or effort. The air fryer locks in the juices and flavour of the ingredients, resulting in an especially tender chicken. Plus, air frying is much healthier than traditional deep frying because it requires less oil yet still provides that crispy texture you crave from fried foods.
Weight of chicken for air fryer
I had a 1.7kg whole chicken and cooked it for 1 hour with no preheating at 180 degrees C/350 degrees F. Obviously, if your chicken weighs more, it will need more time, but this will give you a good indicator when you need to check it.
Get my handy air fryer cooking time cheat here >> Air Fryer Cooking Chart.
Whats so good about air fry roast chicken?
What to serve with air fryer roast chicken
Air fryer roast chicken is a delicious and easy way to get a meal on the table quickly. A classic pairing for roast chicken is:
- Roasted potatoes
- Carrots
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese
- Brussels sprouts
- Asparagus
- Sweet potatoes
- Onions
- Garlic cloves
- Mushrooms
- Yorkshire puddings
- Sage and onion stuffing
All of these vegetables can be cooked at the same time as your air fryer roast chicken for a complete one-pan meal. For something extra special try adding creamy mashed potatoes or an herby gravy for an indulgent twist!
How to tell if your air fry roast chicken is cooked through
Get a sharp knife, pull the leg slightly, and pierce the skin in the thickest part. If the juices are clear, you’re good to go. If the juice is pink, stick it back in for 5 to 10 minutes, then check again.
For a more accurate testing, use a thermometer and probe the thickest part of the chicken. It should have a reading of 75 C/167F, if it’s below this, then it will need to be cooked for longer.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 1.7kg Whole Chicken
- 1 Onion (Peeled)
- 1Â Sprig of Sage
How to roast a whole chicken in the air fryer
Easy Roast Chicken In The Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients Â
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 1.7kg Whole Chicken
- 1 Onion (Peeled)
- 1 Sprig of Sage
InstructionsÂ
- Peel the onion and push it through the cavity of the chicken along with a sprig of sage.
- Smear the olive oil all over the chicken and then sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer and set the temperature to 180°c/350°F and the timer for 1 hour. NO NEED TO PREHEAT.
- Check the chicken to see if it is cooked through. Lift it out and cover with tin foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
