Air-Fryer Rotisserie Chicken: Quick, Easy, And Delicious

Cooking rotisserie chicken in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get delicious, juicy meat with crispy skin. It's ready in under an hour and can be seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs. You can truss the chicken with butcher's twine to make it easier to handle and ensure even cooking.

Preparing the chicken

Now it's time to coat the chicken evenly with the spice rub. Make sure to get into all the nooks and crannies for maximum flavour. For a prettier presentation, you can tightly tie the legs of the chicken together with butcher's twine. This step is optional but can make your chicken look more impressive. At this point, you can refrigerate the chicken until you're ready to cook it.

When you're ready to cook, preheat your air fryer. Different recipes suggest different temperatures, ranging from 350°F to 380°F. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific air fryer model. Once your air fryer is preheated, place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast or belly side down. This ensures that the top of the chicken gets nice and browned.

Now you're ready to start cooking! Depending on the size of your chicken and the temperature of your air fryer, the cooking time may vary. Most recipes suggest cooking the chicken for around 25 to 45 minutes. However, the best way to know if your chicken is done is to use an instant-read thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, making sure it's not touching the bone. Your chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Making the rub

To make the rub, combine ghee and spices in a small bowl. Stir until it becomes a thick paste. You can also add oil and vinegar to the mixture. Cover the entire chicken with the spice rub to coat it evenly. You can also rub the chicken with oil before adding the spice rub.

For the spices, you can use salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder. You can also spritz the chicken with olive oil and rub the spices all over evenly.

For a prettier bird, tightly tie the legs of the chicken together with a piece of butcher's twine. This will also make the chicken easier to handle when transferring it in and out of the air fryer.

Make sure to pat the chicken dry on all sides with paper towels before applying the rub. This ensures that the rub will stick better and the skin will get crispy.

Preheating the air fryer

To preheat the air fryer, first, set the temperature to 350°F or 380°F, depending on your preference and the manufacturer's instructions. Then, allow the air fryer to heat up for 5 to 10 minutes. This gives the air fryer enough time to reach the desired temperature and ensures that the chicken will cook evenly.

While the air fryer is preheating, you can prepare the chicken. This includes patting the chicken dry with paper towels, which helps the rub stick better and ensures crispy skin. You can also make the spice rub by combining spices in a small bowl, stirring until it becomes a thick paste.

Once the air fryer has preheated, you can place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down, and begin cooking. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken and the desired level of doneness, but it typically ranges from 25 to 45 minutes.

Cooking the chicken

First, pat the chicken dry on all sides with paper towels. This will ensure that the rub will stick better to the chicken and the skin will get crispy. Make the rub by combining ghee and spices in a small bowl. Stir until it becomes a thick paste. Cover the entire chicken with the spice rub to coat evenly.

Preheat the air fryer to 350-380°F. If you want the crispiest skin and most even cooking, truss the chicken with butcher's twine. If you don't want to fully truss the chicken, you can tie the ends of the legs together with some butcher's twine to make the bird easier to handle when transferring in and out of the air fryer.

Place the chicken in the air fryer basket breast/belly side down and cook for 25-45 minutes, until the top of the chicken is browned. You know the chicken is done when the internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Make sure to check the thickest part of the thigh, and make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone.

When your chicken is done, move it to a wire rack set over a sheet pan to rest for at least 10 minutes before carving and serving. If you are concerned about the chicken getting cold while resting, lightly cover it with a piece of foil until you're ready to serve it.

Resting the chicken

Once your chicken is cooked, it's important to let it rest before serving. Move the chicken to a wire rack set over a sheet pan and leave it to rest for at least 10 minutes. If you're worried about the chicken getting cold, you can lightly cover it with foil.

The ideal resting time for a rotisserie chicken cooked in an air fryer is at least 10 minutes. This gives the juices time to settle and ensures that the chicken is cooked through. If you don't let the chicken rest for long enough, it may be dry or tough.

You can cover the chicken with foil while it rests to help keep it warm. However, this is not necessary if you are serving the chicken immediately after resting. If you are concerned about the chicken getting cold, you can also rest it in a warm place, such as on a warming tray or in a low oven.

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