Lemon Herb Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken

Last Updated on April 1, 2026 by Sarah Leadon

Air fryer whole roasted chicken is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make. All you have to do is season the chicken, put it in the air fryer, and cook it. It’s that easy!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make this simple air fryer recipe:

Chicken: I used a whole chicken that is about 3-4 lbs.

Olive Oil: Oil is combined with the seasonings to make a paste. The oil acts like glue. It helps the seasonings in the paste adhere to the chicken and helps it brown better.

Seasoning: Seasoning adds flavor to the chicken. I used a combination of lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper. But you season your chicken with your favorite chicken seasoning.

Scroll down to the recipe card to see the full list of ingredients and measurements.

How To Make Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken

Air fryer whole roasted chicken is pretty easy to make. Just follow these steps.

1. Remove the giblets. They cook faster and can burn. The packaging can also melt if they are in a plastic or paper pouch. Pat the chicken dry thoroughly so the seasonings and oil stick to it.
2. Mix the oil and seasoning into a paste. Loosen the skin underneath the breast and legs/thighs. Spread half of the paste underneath the skin so it penetrates deeper into the chicken.
3. Air fry the chicken breast side down for 30 minutes, then flip it over and cook it for another 30-35 minutes until fully cooked.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken

• If the legs of the chicken are tied with a string, remove it. The string pushes the chicken higher, causing it to touch the heating element. This will rip the skin and may cause it to burn. If the chicken is still touching the top of the air fryer, press down it it gently until you hear a soft crack. This will help prevent the bird from touching the top of the air fryer.  
• If you have time, let the chicken sit for 30–60 minutes after you season it or refrigerate it overnight for better flavor.
• Always air fry a whole chicken breast side down first. Cooking a whole chicken breast side down in the air fryer helps keep the breast meat juicy while allowing the thighs and legs to cook more evenly. Flip it after 30 minutes so the breast skin can get crispy.

How To Store Leftover Air Fryer Whole Chicken

You can cut the leftover chicken into smaller pieces. You can also take the meat off the bone. Put the chicken in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store it in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze it for 3 months.

You can reheat the chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes.

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Lemon Herb Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken

Recipe by Sarah Leadon

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Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: Gluten-FreeDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Air fryer whole roasted chicken is so easy to make. All you have to do is season the chicken and air fryer it. In 65 minutes, you will have chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat.

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Ingredients

• 1 whole (3 1/2-4 lb) chicken

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

• Remove the giblets from the cavity. Pat the chicken dry thoroughly.
• Mix the olive oil, kosher salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until a paste forms.
• Rub half of the paste underneath the skin of the breast and thighs. Rub the remaining seasoning paste all over the outside of the chicken.
• Net, spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Put the chicken in the basket breast-side down. Air fry it at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Flip the chicken over and cook it for another 30-35 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Put it on a cutting board or serving platter. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 150
• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 380mg
• Potassium: 320mg
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g
• Protein: 30g
• Vitamin A: 120IU
• Vitamin C: 5mg
• Calcium: 15mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Vitamin D: 1mg
• Vitamin E: 1mg
• Vitamin K: 3mg
• Thiamin: 0.1mg
• Riboflavin: 0.2mg
• Niacin: 10mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.6mg
• Vitamin B12: 0.5mg
• Folate: 7mg
• Biotin: 2mg
• Pantothenic Acid: 1.5mg
• Phosphorus: 220mg
• Iodine: 0mg
• Magnesium: 24mg
• Zinc: 2mg
• Selenium: 27mg
• Copper: 0.1mg
• Manganese: 0mg
• Chromium: 0mg
• Molybdenum: 0mg
• Chloride: 0mg

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