With this Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken recipe and method, you will enjoy a very juicy chicken with a flavorful crisp skin. Low carb and keto too!
Air Fryer Rotisserie ChickenSo, I’m sure we have all had that delicious Rotisserie Chicken from Costco, right?
We spend hours going up and down every aisle. By the time we are finished shopping, we are exhausted. We have a big basket full of goodies.
The thought of coming home and putting away all those groceries (and other things that we probably did not need) and is overwhelming. The thought of then having to make dinner, makes things more overwhelming.
So, we run back to the back of the store and grab a Rotisserie Chicken, that we have been smelling since we first walked in to Costco.
With my Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer, an Air Fryer Oven or the Mealthy Crisplid, and this Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken recipe, you can easily make the same, delicious Rotisserie Style Chicken, any day of the week and have it ready in one hour.
Yep, one little hour, with minimal prep work.
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
For this demonstration, I used a 5.9 pound chicken and I stuffed it, as I wanted to see the time difference between a stuffed Air Fryer Chicken v. a non stuffed Air Fryer Chicken.
While it is delicious, stuffed, you will need to allow for an extra 20 minutes and will want to cover the chicken with foil for the first 30 minutes, so that the skin won’t get too dark. For a chicken over 5 pounds, I suggest using an Extra Large Air Fryer.
Since my Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer was not available, I used my small air fryer for this monster of a chicken. I had to shove it in, but it worked.
Make Stuffing (Optional)
How to Make Stuffing for Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
- For the stuffing, I just mixed up some bread I had dried.
- Added seasonings, some diced celery and onions and Homemade Pressure Cooker Chicken Stock.
If you are not making stuffing (and we usually don’t), just toss an cut onion into the cavity, if you like, although, it is really not necessary.
As the chicken is cooking, you could always make a batch of my Instant Pot Stuffing to have on the side.
I like to put my chicken into a mixing bowl, since the chicken is so slippery and can get away from me. Plus, it keeps the counter very neat.
Make sure to remove the giblet package that is inside of the chicken and then pat it dry with a paper towel.
Before I seasoned the chicken, I stuffed it, but I doubt I will do this again, as I prefer the taste of a non-stuffed chicken.
What Type of Oil to Use?
- It is important to use a “high heat” oil, so that the chicken and skin does not burn.
- Ghee is great for using with higher temperatures for longer cook times. My Instant Pot Ghee recipe is very easy to make and I always have a jar available.
- Coconut oil is very good too, as it won’t burn at this temperature, with the chicken so close to the heating element.
Make sure to rub every inch of the chicken.
Season Chicken Well
I love a very heavily seasoned chicken and I use my own Seasoned Salt recipe.
You can use whatever seasoning you like.
Season the entire chicken very well.
Place Whole Chicken in Air Fryer, Breast Side Down
A larger air fryer like the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer or the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven is the way to go to make the best Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken.
The Mealthy Crisplid accessory can also be used after setting up your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker as an air fryer.
If using a smaller air fryer, just push down on the chicken to break the bone a little, so that it will fit.
After 30 minutes, flip the chicken over. Look how delicious the underside looks already. Your kitchen will smell wonderful!
Chicken Breast Side Up
Flip over the chicken and cook the chicken for another 30 minutes.
If using the Air Fryer Oven, use the rotisserie basket and the roast setting.
Make sure you test the internal temperature with a Digital Meat Thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees.
The chicken skin crackles and is so wonderful.
Serve the chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and a green vegetable.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes to Make:
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
- Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich {Copycat Recipe}
- Air Fryer Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Lemony Middle Eastern Air Fryer Crispy Sumac Chicken
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer, Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, or Mealthy CrispLid
- J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
- Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
- Rachael Ray Stoneware EVOO Oil Dispensing Bottle
- My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
- 3.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Coated Tongs
- Digital Thermometer
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Here is your handy printable recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken cleaned and blotted dry
- 2 Tablespoons Ghee (or high quality Coconut Oil or Olive Oil)
- 1 Tablespoon TOG House Seasoning
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Instructions
- Remove giblet packet from chicken and pat dry.
- Rub Ghee/Oil all over chicken and season generously.
- Place chicken, breast side down into Air Fryer basket.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Flip chicken over and cook for 350 degrees for an additional 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Let rest for 10 minutes and then serve.
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PIN this Rotisserie Style Whole Chicken Air Fryer Method!
This chicken was delicious. I used my own herb rub and I did not stuff the chicken. Thank you for sharing the Recipe.
Just bought an air fryer,so far only cooked chips,dissapointed,not as good as the old one as it rolled the chips over. So need advice and or recepies
I just love you! I have tried many of your pressure cooker recipes and I just got an air fryer on black Friday. It’s a Bella 2.6qt and after the rebate it was $20. I figure I can try it and if I like AF I can get something a bit bigger lol 3.5qt and give this to my faughter. There is just me and the hubby. BTW I am 50 hrs old and have no nonsense rules now lol and I love your sense of humor and the same approach! My question is I found a beautiful 3lb chicken and it fits in the 2.6qt. As far as timing can you give me a time to check it. I know it won’t take as long but I am unsure that I can use the same temp and time got it soaking in buttermilk and plan to follow up with your seasoning technique ty vm
Hi Salina. Than you so much. The time for your chicken should be similar to this recipe, minus about 30 minutes. Just keep an eye out, as every air fryer cooks differently. The GW I use seem to cook more even and accurate. Jill
Very easy with minimal effort. I used lemon pepper seasoning. I did cook it mostly at 340 instead of 350. It was starting to burn a little. It was good and skin gets crispy.
I am cooking this today; my chicken is almost 7 lbs and I am wondering how much longer I will need to cook it. It is for my son and his wife after an especially hard work week.
This worked a treat! Report from the family was the chicken was the moistest they have had! No mess either!
Wonderful, Liv. I am glad the family love the chook! Jill
Omg, so delicious!!! Love the seasoning recipe too :))
I used this recipe using a turkey breast tonight. It was just a tad over 4 lbs. Started it breast down for about 20 min and then flipped from side to side to complete time. I did about 20 min on each side. It was fantastic!
Should I shorten the cooking time if my whole chicken is only 2.5 lb big. Thank you ?
Yes, but still check the temperature. Different brands of air fryers seem to cook at different speeds. Jill
What size chicken do you suggest for the GoWise 5.8?
I just now flipped him over…smells Devine.
You are a great instructor, thank you for all your recipes, for the IP and now this new toy…air fryer!
Is the cook time less if I’m not stuffing the chicken?
Thanks for the recipe!!! I tried it using my large air fryer the chicken turned out beautifully. I used my own seasonings and put a pineapple sauce over it and my husband loved it. I will make this often we liked it better than the holidaybird!!
My girlfriend raves about her air fryer and you’ve done me right with your fantastic Instant Pot and Air Fryer recipes (Chick-Faux-let being my favorite).
I’m trying this simple rotisserie chicken equivalent as my first meal in 2018. 25 mins in and it smells awesome.
Thanks for your very helpful website.
— Tom
Awww, thanks, Tom. I know you will enjoy the chicken. Jill
Looks Wonderful, I just got an airfryer for Xmas , this will be my first meal in it!!
Can I use this recipe with a tefal actifry?
Made this tonight. Excellent flavor, moist……easy to make!
What does it mean to PIN A CHICKEN” ?
Hi Randall. I don’t know what that means. Jill
Probaby twisting the wing tips back behind
Having purchased the Philips XL Air Fryer, I particularly wanted to do a rotisserie chicken but the recipe book didn’t have what I was looking for, thank goodness I found your website. Made last night with my own stuffing, added butter under skin, drizzled with olive oil, salt and aromat rubbed in, 35 minutes each side and was simply sublime!!! Absolutely the best rotisserie chicken in the world!! While I was on a roll, I also did the french fries, jalapeno peppers and crumbed mushrooms. What a blessing to have only one pot to deal with. Thank you Jill for a wonderful website. Will also be following your pressure cooker recipes for new ideas. I use my pressure cooker for curries, stews and bean dishes.
Hi Colleen. Thank you for the sweet compliments. I am glad you enjoyed the chicken. It is really the only way to go, other than cooking outside on the grill. Jill
Maybe a very very silly question BUT does the chicken sit directly on the basket?
Thanks I need a lot of guidance
Hi Kathy. The chicken sits in the basket, which nestles into the drawer. Jill