Air Fryer Beer Can Chicken

Air Fryer Beer Can Chicken is a great way to cook a whole chicken that has been seasoned with your favorite spices. It also adds a delicious beer flavor that makes this dish stand out from other recipes. This recipe will show you how to prepare and cook the beer properly can chicken, so it comes out perfectly every time!

Air Fryer Beer Can Chicken is a tasty meal that you can cook in the air fryer. It’s easy to make and fun for kids too! The beer steams up inside of this dish, giving it great flavor.

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What Is Beer Can Chicken?

While the traditional method of cooking a beer can chicken is usually done on the grill or in the oven. And by using a grill or a range, you would see the whole Chicken is by cooking it upright on an open can of beer. Really! This technique, called Beer Can Chicken, makes for moist and tender meat with crispy skin. The pressure from the can keeps the cavity closed while cooking so that more flavor gets into the meat through osmosis.

But, today, we switched the cooking method up and used a beer can bath, meaning we poured the beer over the chicken to get the same great flavors, but by using the air fryer.

The reason was that depending on which air fryer you own, you would not have the space to stand a whole chicken up. But we wanted the same flavors.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Beer Can Chicken

• Whole Chicken
• Beer
• Seasonings

How To Make Air Fryer Beer Can Chicken

Pour your beer into a large bowl; the bowl should be larger than your Chicken. The amount of beer that you will need will be determined by how big your Chicken is.

Rub your chicken with olive oil, then season it with the seasonings (see below for my suggestions). Rub the seasoning mix all over. Then place the chicken into the bowl. Place the chicken in the beer mixture into the refrigerator, covering it with aluminum foil. Let it marinate for up to 24 hours.

When ready to cook your chicken, remove it from the beer mixture, discarding the beer. Place your Chicken, on either side, into the air fryer basket, add some more of the seasoning mix, and set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 30 to 45 minutes, flipping the Chicken halfway during the cooking process.

Remove the Chicken when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Seasonings for Beer Can Chicken

Beer can chicken a unique way to cook a whole chicken. It’s similar to roasting, but you use the beer as a seasoning.

The seasonings for beer can be as simple as salt and black pepper, or you can even make your rub. Some great combinations of spices are below:

Cajun Seasoning:

• 4 teaspoons sea salt
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 /12 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons oregnano
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenene
• 1 teaspoon parsley

Italian Seasonings:

• 2 teaspoons oregno
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons theyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Southwestern Seasonings:

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder

Jerk Seasoning:

• 4 teaspoons allspice
• 4 teaspoons cumin
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons sage
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne

What Type of Beer To Use For Beer Can Chicken

Beer can chicken is a recipe that has been around for ages. It’s easy to make and always turns out delicious! If you’ve never tried it before, here are the top beers to use when cooking this dish.

First of all, don’t be afraid to experiment with different types of beer. You may like one style better than another depending on your taste preferences. That being said, here are some excellent options:

• IPA Beer: Harpoon IPA, Fiddlehead IPA, Lagunitas IPA, Founders All Day IPA
• Stouts: Guinness Extra Stout, Kentukcy Bourbon Barrle Stout, Samuel Adams Cream Stout Beer
• Fruit Flavored Beers: Sea Dog Blueberry, Budweiser Cheleda with Clamato, Miker’s Harder Black Cherry
• Sour Beers: Avery Apricot Sour, Four Loko Sour Apple, Four Loko Sour Grape, Avery Raspberry Sour
• Pilsners: Jever Pilsner, Grand Junction Brewing Ghost Imperial Pilsner Lager, Warsteiner Pilsner.
• Other: you can use any other beer that you want, including domestic beer, such as Coors, Bud Light or even Michelob.

Can You Make This Without Beer?

Yes, although you can substitute the beer for another liquid, some of my favorites and common substitution are:

• Soda: Coke, Sprite, Lemon-Lime, or even Ginger Ale
• Apples: Apple Cider or Apple Juice
• Beer Alternative: Non-Alcoholic Beer

How Do I Know When My Chicken Is Cooked?

I bet you’ve never thought about the fact that the color of your Chicken can tell you how well it’s cooked. The most common mistake people make is overcooking their Chicken, which leads to dry and tough meat.

When cooking a whole bird or a breast, use these simple steps to determine whether or not it’s finished:

• Check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer – insert at the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. The internal temperaure should read 165 degrees F.
• Touch it – feel for firmness between thumb and fingers
• Look at the juices running from under the skin
• Listen for crispy skin
• Smell for the aroma of browned meat

How to Cook Beer Can Chicken in the Oven

The air fryer is not the only way to cook beer can chicken. Here are some tips for cooking this dish in your kitchen oven.

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare your chicken as called for in the recipe below.
• Place your chicken into the preheated oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

How To Carve A Roast Chicken

Eating a fresh, roasted chicken is one of the most satisfying meals you can have. But when it comes to carving a roasted chicken, things can get a little tricky. That’s why I’m here with some step-by-step instructions on how to carve that roast bird into its component parts!

On the breast side, there is an indentation running down the chicken. This is where you could make your first cut using a sharp knife to separate your chicken into two. From there you can serve your chicken.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Beer Can Chicken will keep in an airtight container for five days in the refrigerator. Reheat it either on the stovetop, in a 350-degree oven, or air fryer until warmed through.

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