Air Fryer Crispy-Skin Whole Chicken with Herbs and Lemon Pepper
Read the write up for more helpful info. Make sure you have a air fryer large enough to cook a whole chicken. Most chickens average 3-5 pounds, with 5 pounds being the max. Don't buy a chicken that rests too high above your basket or too close to the heating element. If your chicken is too large and close to the heating element, it will burn on the outside and not cook completely in the center
Rinse and thoroughly pat the chicken dry. Set aside.
In small bowl combine salt, pepper, lemon pepper, paprika, dried herbs.
Rub oil over the chicken. Rub herb mixture all over chicken. Spray the air fryer basket or rack with cooking spray.
Lay chicken breast side down in the basket or rack.
Air Fry at 360°F for 45-50 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken to breast side up. Cook for additional 10-15 minutes or until internal breast meat temperature is 165°F. Let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
Notes
Chickens range so much in size, so adjust cooking times depending on your chicken size. If your chicken fits tight in the basket, then it’s too large.
Chicken will burn if it’s too large and very close to the cooking element on top. Use less dried herbs so that they don’t burn while cooking.