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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Sherisse'
This air fryer whole chicken delivers impossibly crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat in about 80 minutes. The secret is a simple overnight dry brine with herbs de Provence, a flip halfway through, and a final flip back with air fry mode to crisp the skin. Tested in the Ninja Crispi Pro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Brine Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 318 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - 5 pound whole roaster chicken (4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg) giblets and neck removed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fine sea salt (22g)
  • 1-2 teaspoons black pepper (3-6g)
  • 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3g)
  • 1 whole head garlic bottom cut off to expose cloves
  • 1 whole lemon cut into quarters
  • ½ packet fresh rosemary
  • ½ packet fresh thyme
  • ½ packet fresh sage
  • Avocado oil spray I use Chosen Foods

Instructions
  

  • Remove giblets and neck from inside the 1 whole roaster chicken (4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg) cavity.
  • Season the entire chicken generously with 1½ tablespoons (22g) fine sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons (3-6g) black pepper, 1 tablespoon (5g) herbs de Provence, and 1 teaspoon (3g) garlic powder, making sure to get inside the cavity.
  • Place chicken on the crisper plate inside the 6-quart Ninja Crispi Pro container.
  • Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain any accumulated juices before cooking (no need to pat dry).
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Stuff the cavity with 1 head garlic (bottom cut off), 1 lemon (cut into quarters), and fresh herbs (½ packet each of rosemary, thyme, and sage).
  • Truss the chicken with kitchen twine, tying the legs together for even cooking.
  • Spray the entire chicken generously with avocado oil spray.
  • Place the container with crisper plate and chicken into the Ninja Crispi Pro with modular base in the LOW position.
  • Select ROAST mode at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • At 40 minutes, carefully flip the chicken to breast-side DOWN using oven mitts and tongs.
  • With 5-10 minutes remaining, flip the chicken back to breast-side UP and switch to AIR FRY mode to crisp the skin.
  • Check internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh—chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Equipment: This recipe was developed using the Ninja Crispi Pro with the 6-quart CleanCrisp Glassware container and crisper plate.
Brine Time: Minimum 8 hours, but overnight (12-24 hours) gives even better results. You can start the brine in the morning and cook for dinner.
The Double Flip: Flip to breast-side down at 40 minutes so the bottom cooks through. Flip back to breast-side up for the last 5-10 minutes and switch to AIR FRY mode for extra crispy skin.
Why Truss: Trussing keeps the chicken compact so it cooks evenly and holds its shape.
Oil Spray: Avocado oil spray (like Chosen Foods) gives you crispy skin with less oil.
Thermometer Tip: I recommend a digital meat thermometer that lets you set the meat type, and it automatically sets the temperature according to the meat—it takes all the guesswork out.
Oven Method: If you don't have an air fryer, roast at 425°F (218°C) for 1 hour 15-30 minutes until thigh reaches 165°F (74°C). No flipping needed in the oven.
Storage: Carved chicken keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F (177°C) oven or air fryer to maintain crispy skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1847mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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