Air-fryer roast chicken

Cook a whole chicken in the air-fryer for a great way to keep the meat juicy. We’ve created a spice mix to flavour the chicken, too, or you can use your own

Prep:10 mins
Cook:50 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 409
fat 26g
saturates 6g
carbs 0.3g
sugars 0g
fibre 0.2g
protein 43g
salt 0.8g

Ingredients

2.25kg whole chicken
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp garlic granules

Method

Prepare the chicken by removing the string and anything in the cavity. Combine the oil, paprika, dried herbs and garlic granules with ½ tsp salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Put the chicken in a large bowl, then rub the chicken all over with the spiced veg oil.
Heat the air-fryer, if necessary, to 180C then carefully put the chicken into the air-fryer, breast-side down. Cook for 30 mins, turn the chicken over and cook for a further 10 mins. Turn the heat up to 200C and cook for a final 10-15 mins to crisp the skin, until a temperature probe reaches 70C when inserted at the thickest part of the chicken or the juices run clear when pierced.

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