If you have an Air Fryer but have not attempted to make an Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken yet, then I encourage you to do it as soon as possible! The chicken cooks perfectly in just 45 minutes and has a crispy skin and moist, juicy tender chicken inside.
While the air fryer rotisserie chicken is an excellent main dish on it's own, it is also great for leftovers. I love to make Buffalo Chicken Pizza or Chicken Salad Sandwiches with any leftovers.
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Why Make An Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
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If there is one appliance you should own, it is the Air Fryer. I started out small, and recently progressed to a much larger air fryer that allows me to do so much more. Once I had my new air fryer, I decided to give the Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken method a try. It was the best rotisserie chicken I had ever had!
This Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken turned out so tender and juicy that we were able to give my 7 month old grandson, who is doing baby led weaning, the chicken leg all on his own. He was able to eat that rotisserie chicken with no problem!
If your one who would buy a rotisserie chicken in the deli section of the grocery store, I want you to know that those chickens cannot compare to making your own right at home in the air fryer. I hope you will give it a try.
What You Need To Make An Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
A whole chicken not more than 4 pounds. Anything larger than that would have been too big for my air fryer.
A blend of your favorite seasonings. Anything goes here. I shared with you my favorite rub that I used on my rotisserie chicken.
An air fryer with the capability of doing a rotisserie chicken. This air fryer is a well rated and affordable one.
Cooking twine is needed to secure the legs and wings to the body of the chicken. This is so the chicken will be compact when roasting on the rotisserie in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Tips for Rotisserie Chicken
- When cooking a whole chicken, be sure to remove any of the innards from the cavity of the chicken (usually the neck, liver, etc.)
- Always pat the chicken dry before applying the rub.
- Use cooking twine to secure the legs and wings to the chicken (see video). Don't be too concerned if your not doing it "right". I ended up wrapping the entire twine around the body to secure the wings together. One day I'll get it right!
- Follow the instructions that came with your own air fryer for cooking. Different air fryers will require different times. My 4 pound chicken took exactly 45 minutes.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees. If it has not reached that temperature at the end of 45 minutes, add 5 minutes at a time until it does.
Recipes To Make With Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Easy Barbecue Chicken Pizza (keto recipe)
Green Chicken Enchiladas (Low Carb)
Grilled Chicken Artichoke Mushroom Pizza
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Tie the chicken legs together with a piece of cooking twine. Tie the wings against the breasts with a piece of cooking twine.
- Coat the chicken with the spices and rub into the chicken.
- Insert the Air Fryer spit through the legs where they are tied together and through the cavity, centering the bird on the spit. Insert the forks securely into the chicken and tighten the screws.
- Select the rotisserie setting on the air fryer. Press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time to 45 minutes. Press the wheel to start. Cook for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Use the retrieval tool to remove the chicken from the air fryer. Allow the chicken to cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the rotisserie spit from the chicken. Slice and serve.
Video
Notes
Air Fryer Tips for Rotisserie Chicken
- When cooking a whole chicken, be sure to remove any of the innards from the cavity of the chicken (usually the neck, liver, etc.)
- Always pat the chicken dry before applying the rub.
- Use cooking twine to secure the legs and wings to the chicken (see video). Don't be too concerned if your not doing it "right". I ended up wrapping the entire twine around the body to secure the wings together. One day I'll get it right!
- Follow the instructions that came with your own air fryer for cooking. Different air fryers will require different times. My 4 pound chicken took exactly 45 minutes.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees. If it has not reached that temperature at the end of 45 minutes, add 5 minutes at a time until it does.
Kathy
I am excited to try this! I have another recipe that calls for a lemon in its cavity and I think I am going to do that as well. Your seasonings look so good!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Kathy, thank you so much! I hope you love it as much as we do. I will definitely try the lemon myself. Please let me know how it worked for you! Tying the wing portion was pretty tricky but I made it work. lol Shelby