Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken

Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken. If you browse a grocery store these days, you will see a new addition to the chicken selection, a Spatchcock Chicken. I first started seeing them at Trader Joes, but suddenly started seeing them at my local grocery store.

The reason why spatchcock chicken is so popular these days is because of time. It will take you less time to roast a spatchcock chicken in the air fryer than a whole chicken.

What Is A Spatchcock Chicken?

Spatchcock Chicken simply a chicken where the backbone of a whole chicken has been removed. Another name, which you might have heard of before is butterflied chicken.

To Make Your Own Saptrchcock Chicken?

If you can not find a pre-cut chicken, here are the steps to make your own:

Use kitchen shears to cut both sides of the backbone.

Then use your hands to flatten the chicken down, press between the two chicken breasts

Why Spatchcock Chicken Works So Well In The Air Fryer

1. Removing the chicken backbone allows the chicken to lay flat during air frying. This exposes all of the meat to the heating element, which will ensure that all of the chicken is cooked simultaneously.
2. All of the skin is exposed, meaning you get a crispy chicken at the end of air frying.
3. It will cook faster since all of the surface areas are exposed.
4. They are easier to flavor since none of the spices or rubs will runoff.

Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4-6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
• 1 Spatchcock Chicken (average is about 3 to 4 pounds)

Simple Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
2. Use a pastry brush and brush over the chicken.
3. Set the timer for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F., air fryer setting
4. Then open the air fryer, brush more of the seasoning blend onto the chicken, and air fry for another 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
5. Check the chicken’s internal temperature, which should be about 165 degrees F, in the thickest part of the chicken.
6. Let rest about 10 minutes before serving.

How To Serve:

Here Are Some Great Side Dishes I loved Serving Alongside This Dish–

AIR FRYER BAKED POTATO

EASY AIR FRYER ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO (POTATOES)

How To Store Leftovers:

If you have any leftovers, let cool to room temperature, and then place it into an airtight container. They will last about 3-5 days.

Freezing:

If you would like to freeze any leftover chicken. Let the chicken cool to room temperature and then place it into a freezer bag. This will last about 2 to 3 months.

More Great Chicken Recipes To Try:

AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN

SIMPLE AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

AIR FRYER-CHICKEN PARMESAN

Some Helpful Product Used, When Making Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken–

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