Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken is tender, juicy, and perfectly golden on the outside—just like store-bought rotisserie chicken, but made right at home. This easy recipe gives you crispy skin and flavorful meat in under an hour, with minimal effort and no special rotisserie tools needed.
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer (large enough for a 3–4 lb chicken)
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowl
- Basting brush
- Meat thermometer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3–4 lbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: lemon slices or garlic cloves for stuffing inside the cavity
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the skin all over with olive oil or butter.
- Season: Mix all spices in a bowl and sprinkle evenly over the entire chicken, rubbing the seasoning into the skin.
- Cook: Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the chicken and cook for another 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. This keeps it juicy and tender.
Notes
• Choose a smaller chicken (3–4 lbs) to ensure it fits your air fryer.
• Patting the chicken dry helps the skin crisp beautifully.
• Add a small amount of lemon or butter under the skin for more flavor.
• To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
• Patting the chicken dry helps the skin crisp beautifully.
• Add a small amount of lemon or butter under the skin for more flavor.
• To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.