Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
Description
Crispy-skinned, juicy spatchcock chicken made in the air fryer in about 40 minutes with a simple garlic, lemon, and Italian herb seasoning.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds spatchcock chicken
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Brush about two-thirds of the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the basket skin side up and air fry for 15 minutes.
- Brush the remaining seasoning over the skin. Air fry another 20 to 30 minutes, until the thickest part of the breast and thigh reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Equipment
- Air fryer (5.8 qt or larger)
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Pastry Brush
Notes
- Cook time depends on the size of the chicken and your air fryer. See the cook time chart in the post.
- Using Trader Joe's spatchcock chicken? Skip the seasoning blend and follow the Trader Joe's section above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 40gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 2726mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg