Cooking a whole chicken or half chicken in the air fryer is a fantastic way to achieve crispy, flavorful skin and juicy meat with minimal effort. Here’s a detailed recipe for making a perfectly seasoned air fryer half chicken.
Air Fryer Half Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut in half or 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Cooking brush or spoon (for applying oil and seasoning)
- Meat thermometer (optional, but recommended for best results)