Air Fryer Whole Chicken (Rotisserie-Style)

This Rotisserie Style whole chicken in the Air Fryer is moist and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. A simple foolproof recipe that’s ready in an hour. Let me show you how to roast a whole chicken in the Air Fryer.

Rotisserie-style chicken is handy to have in hand for quick meals or for an easy dinner. If you’re used to buying the store-bought rotisserie chicken you’ll be surprised how moist and flavorful this whole chicken cooked in the Air Fryer can be! And I’m not kidding when I say, this is the best Air fryer whole chicken you’ll ever have.

If you love cooking chicken in the Air fryer like I do, you’ll love these Crispy and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters. For more chicken recipes, check my Air Fryer Recipe Collection.

This Air fryer whole chicken is unbelievably moist and juicy. Thanks to the skin and the spicy marinade, the delicious juices get seeped into the chicken making it tender yet so flavorful. Don’t forget the chicken drippings after cooking! I save the drippings to serve on the sliced chicken or in shredded chicken and it is divine.

The hot circulating air in the Air fryer with the heating element so close to the chicken gives extra crispy skin. The chicken gets cooked in about an hour. Perfect for meal prepping on a weekend and have shredded chicken for tacos, quesadillas, soups and sandwiches.

This Air fryer whole chicken recipe is keto, low carb and gluten free.

If you have never cooked a whole chicken in the Air fryer before or nervous about it, don’t be! With a few simple tips and tricks you also can cook a delicious rotisserie whole chicken right at home. Let me show you how.

Ingredient Notes

• Whole chicken – I used a 3.5-pound whole chicken. This fits perfectly in my 5.8 quart air fryer. Use a size that fits in your Air fryer. I find that oven-type air fryers with the rotisserie option and large air fryers that are 7 quart and more can accommodate a large bird about 4 to 6 pounds. Use a smaller chicken if you have an air fryer that’s less than 5.8 quart.
• Spices& Herbs – I love this spice mix on the chicken and use it often.
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper – for heat. If you want to skip this, use more paprika.
  • Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt
• Olive oil – avocado oil, vegetable oil or melted butter would work.

How To Cook Whole Chicken In The Air Fryer

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First, trim excess fat and remove the giblets and all the stuff from the cavity. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

Next, mix the spices and olive oil in a small bowl.

Then, rub the marinade all over the chicken. You can truss the chicken legs using a kitchen twine so that they stay in place. I used the same twine that came with the chicken. Wash the twine before using.

Preheat air fryer to 350F for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a non-aerosol cooking spray to coat the basket or brush with some oil.

Next, place the chicken breast side down, in the Air fryer basket. Tuck the wing tips inside the chicken on both sides, so they won’t get burned. Cook for 45 minutes.

I like to use a low heat of 350F so the chicken will get cooked fully without getting the skin burnt. When cooked at higher temperatures, since the heating element is so close to the chicken, the inside will be raw while the skin gets burnt and charred.

Now, carefully flip the chicken breast-side up and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes. I highly recommend you get an instant-read thermometer to check the doneness. For juicy and moist chicken, cook the chicken until the internal temperature is 165F. If it isn’t done yet, cook the chicken for a few more minutes. If the skin is getting burnt, reduce the temperature.

Use tongs and remove the chicken from the Air fryer. Rest for a few minutes. Carve and serve! Don’t throw the drippings. Serve it with sliced chicken or use it to make gravy.