Easy Air Fryer Whole Roast Chicken (WW-Friendly)
The air fryer makes short, simple work out of roasting a whole chicken at home. Crispy skin and tender, juicy meat make this a family favorite meal. Easy to adapt for different tastes by swapping out your spices.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 whole roasting chicken (4 - 5 pounds)
- Avocado Oil Spray
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (or your favorite seasonings)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. (I used my Cosori TurboBlaze™)
- Remove chicken from refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Remove any bags from the cavity of the chicken and pat with paper towels until the skin is very dry.
- Lightly spray the skin with avocado oil and rub seasonings all over the chicken.
- Remove the crisper plate from the air fryer basket (yours may or may not have one), and carefully place the chicken directly into the basket breast-side down.
- On your Cosori, press the Air Fry function and lower the temperature to 365F degrees and adjust time to 30 minutes. Press the start button.
- After the cooking cycle completes, using two large wooden spoons, carefully flip the chicken over so the breast side is now facing up.
- Press the Air Fry function and lower the temperature to 360F degrees and adjust time to 30 minutes. Press the start button.
- When the cooking cycle completes, use a digital thermometer to check for doneness. Your chicken is done when the temperature is 165F degrees in the deepest part of the thigh (try not to touch bone with the thermometer).
- Carefully remove the chicken from the basket and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
- Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Serving size: 3 ounces skinless chicken
WW Points: 0
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Be sure to check the size (height and width) of your chicken before cooking. Your chicken will have to sit comfortably in the basket of your air fryer without touching the heating element. And all air fryer brands and models will have different sized baskets! In my 6.0-Quart TurboBlaze™ I can usually fit a 4-1/2 to 5-pound roasting chicken without any problems. You can also tie down the chicken legs with kitchen twine if they are sticking up too high. Don't forget to test for doneness. Your chicken may be brown and crispy on the outside, but you'll want to double check that it is cooked through by using a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 165F degrees. Grape seed oil and sunflower oil sprays both have relatively high smoke points making them good alternatives to avocado oil. Using oils with high smoke points is recommended for cooking methods that involve high heat, such as frying and roasting, as it helps prevent the oil from breaking down and producing unpleasant flavors. After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier and more flavorful chicken. Favorite Spice Options for Roasting Whole Chickens:
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Be sure to check the size (height and width) of your chicken before cooking. Your chicken will have to sit comfortably in the basket of your air fryer without touching the heating element. And all air fryer brands and models will have different sized baskets! In my 6.0-Quart TurboBlaze™ I can usually fit a 4-1/2 to 5-pound roasting chicken without any problems. You can also tie down the chicken legs with kitchen twine if they are sticking up too high. Don't forget to test for doneness. Your chicken may be brown and crispy on the outside, but you'll want to double check that it is cooked through by using a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 165F degrees. Grape seed oil and sunflower oil sprays both have relatively high smoke points making them good alternatives to avocado oil. Using oils with high smoke points is recommended for cooking methods that involve high heat, such as frying and roasting, as it helps prevent the oil from breaking down and producing unpleasant flavors. After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier and more flavorful chicken. Favorite Spice Options for Roasting Whole Chickens:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Herbs de Provence
- Ranch seasoning
- Taco seasoning
- Old Bay seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Greek seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Caribbean Jerk seasoning
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces chicken without skin | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 24.4g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg