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Golden-brown whole chicken cooked in the air fryer, crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Air Fryer Frozen Whole Chicken

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Frozen Whole Chicken is a quick, no-thaw recipe that delivers crispy skin and juicy meat—perfect for a fast, flavorful dinner straight from the freezer.

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds whole chicken, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh herbs, optional, rosemary, thyme

Instructions

  • Place the frozen whole chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 360°F for 40 minutes to start thawing and cooking.
  • Carefully take the chicken out and check the cavity for thawed giblets. Remove and discard if present.
  • Brush the chicken with olive oil, then evenly coat it with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning over the entire surface for full coverage.
  • Return the chicken to the air fryer, breast side up. Air fry at 360°F for an additional 30–40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the breast and thigh.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg