The Best Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
A quick, easy way to achieve succulent, crispy spatchcock chicken using your air fryer. Perfect for a family dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Kitchen Shears
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, remove the backbone using kitchen shears, and flatten it out.
- In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- Place the spatchcock chicken in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a meat thermometer (should read 165°F at the thickest part).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an added crunch, you can sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs on the skin before air frying.
- Adjust the cooking time for larger chickens to ensure some fabulous crispy skin all around.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1879mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1131IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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