Air Fryer Roast Chicken Food

AIR FRYER ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the air fryer to 180°C/356 F.
• Pat the chicken dry with some paper towel. Then, rub the olive oil over the skin, along with the paprika, salt and pepper. Rub the spices over the entire chicken.
• Prick the lemon with a fork and place it into the empty chicken cavity, along with the thyme.
• Place the chicken into the air fryer tray, breast side down. Cook for around 60 minutes, before carefully turning the chicken so that the breast side is facing up.
• Continue cooking for a further 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through (when a meat thermometer reaches 75 °C (167 F) at the thickest part of the chicken. Cooking times will vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken and brand/size of air fryer. See notes below.
• Once cooked, place the chicken onto a board or plate to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

AIR FRYER ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
• Pat chicken dry. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Rub seasoning into the chicken including inside the cavity.
• Place chicken in air fryer basket chicken breast side down [Note 1].
• Turn the air fryer down to 360°F/ 180°C, and cook the chicken for 25 minutes.
• When the time is up, carefully flip the chicken over and air fry for another 25-30 minutes until it is golden brown and at least 165°F/ 74°C in the center of the thickest part [Note 2].
• Remove chicken from the air fryer to a plate or cutting board. Cover with foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving and serving.

CLASSIC AIR FRYER ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Line the baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Put the lemon half into the chicken's cavity.
• Put the chicken on the prepared baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
• Rub with herbs and garlic cloves.
• Put the garlic cloves into the chicken's cavity with the lemon. Truss if desired.
• Put the baking pan with the chicken in rack position 1.
• Set to convection bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
• When timer expired, reduced temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy and chicken thighs register 165 on an instant read thermometer.
• Let chicken rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Coat the chicken in the oil and set aside. In a bowl, combine the salt, garlic, paprika and mixed herbs with a good grinding of black pepper, then scatter onto a plate.
• Roll each oiled chicken breast in the seasoning and put in your air fryer basket. Cook at 180C for 18-20 mins, turning after 10 mins. To check it is cooked, pierce the chicken with a knife at the thickest part to see if the juices run clear. Or insert a temperature thermometer and it should read 70C. Serve with rice and greens or a salad.