How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the air fryer

Hey readers,

Roast chicken is one of those timeless comfort meals: crispy skin, juicy meat, and that irresistible golden-brown finish. 

Traditionally, it requires a hot oven and a fair bit of patience, but with an air fryer, you can achieve the same results in a fraction of the time.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make roast chicken in your air fryer, this step-by-step guide will walk you through it.

Why Roast Chicken in the Air Fryer?

Time-saving: An air fryer cooks faster than an oven, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. 

Healthier option: Less oil is required, but you still get that crispy, golden skin.

Consistently juicy: The circulating hot air locks in moisture.

Ingredients. 

* 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds, small enough to fit in your air fryer).

* 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter.

* 1 teaspoon salt.

* 1 teaspoon black pepper.

* 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

* 1 teaspoon paprika (for colour and flavour).

* ½ teaspoon onion powder.

* Fresh herbs (optional: rosemary, thyme, parsley).

*Lemon wedges (optional, for serving).

Instructions.

1. Prepare the Chicken.

* Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Dry skin = crispy skin.

* Rub the chicken all over with olive oil or melted butter.

* Mix your seasonings in a small bowl, then coat the chicken generously inside and out.

2. Preheat Your Air Fryer.

* Set your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken.

* Place the chicken breast side down in the air fryer basket.

* Cook for 30 minutes, then carefully flip it breast side up.

* Continue cooking for another 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature.

* Temperature reaches **165°F (74°C)** at the thickest part of the thigh.

4. Rest Before Carving.

* Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. This helps the juices redistribute for maximum flavour.

Tips for Success.

Check the size of your fryer: Not all air fryers fit a whole chicken.

If yours doesn’t, you can spatchcock (butterfly) the chicken to make it fit.

Avoid overcrowding.

Air circulation is key to that golden crispiness.

Experiment with flavours: Swap paprika for smoked paprika, or try a lemon-herb rub for something fresh.

Serving Ideas.

Pair your air fryer roast chicken with:

* Roasted vegetables (you can make them in the air fryer too!).

*A crisp side salad.

* Garlic mashed potatoes.

* Fresh bread for soaking up those juices

Making roast chicken in the air fryer is a game-changer.

It’s fast, fuss-free, and the results are every bit as delicious as oven-roasted. 

Once you try it, you may never go back to the traditional way.

Cheers for reading X 

How to make air fryed chicken nuggets

Hey  readers,

Easy homemade air fryer chicken nuggets recipe with a golden crispy coating and tender, juicy chicken inside! 

Ingredients. 

* 400g chicken breast fillets. 

* 4 tbsp plain flour. 

* One egg, lightly beaten. 

*115g panko breadcrumbs or other dried breadcrumbs. 

* 2 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil. 

How to make. 

• 1. Preheat the air fryer to 200° C for 5 minutes.

•  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Put the details on a layer of cling film, cover with another layer of cling film, and then use a rolling pin to bash the pieces until around 2-3mm thick and uniform.

3. Tip the flour onto a plate and mix with a pinch of salt. Put the beaten egg in a bowl, and tip the breadcrumbs into another bowl. 

4. Dip each chicken piece in the flour, then into the egg (shaking off the excess), and finally toss in the breadcrumbs and transfer to the air fryer container. We find that breadcrumbing using one hand is less messy.

5. Air fry the chicken nuggets at 200°c  for 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Make sure regularly turning over the nuggets. That’s it – so easy!

Enjoy.

 

Cheers for reading X

Air fryer baked potato recipe.

Hey readers, 

Seemingly anything and everything can be cooked in an air fryer via the quick and healthy alternative. This includes the humble jacket potato.

There’s nothing quite tucking into a hot and fluffy jacket potato with your topping of choice - be it baked beans and melted cheese or tuna and egg mayonnaise.

One of her latest quick and easy recipes to do in the air fryer is the good old jacket spud. Not only does it save time on cooking it in an oven, but it also saved much-needed energy in the home, at a time when bills are on the rise.

Below is a how I make a jacket potato in the air fryer, really simple and easy anyone can do it. 

 1. Pre-heat the air fryer at temperature 200c for about 5 minutes.

2. Wash and dry your potatoes and stab them all over deeply with a sharp knife or fork


3. Brush or spray the oil over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to your taste Set to Bake/Roast at 200c for 16 minutes. 


4. Turn half way through repeating the oil and seasoning on the other side.

5. Set to Air Crisp at 200 degrees centigrade for 15 to 20 mins. Turning the potatoes half way through. You can increase/decrease this time to get the crispiness you prefer this is just a guide time. 

Enjoy X 

How to make chocolate brownies in the air fryer.

Hey readers,

Air fryer brownies – gooey fudgy brownies cooked to perfection in your air fryer. Follow my easy air fryer brownie recipe below; you won't regret it!

Ingredients needed.

 

* 80g peanut butter, divided. 

* 40g butter.

* 120g of dark chocolate, divided.

* 175g golden caster sugar. 

* 2 large eggs, beaten.

 

* 60g of self-raising flour. 

* 30g cocoa powder. 

Directions. 

1. Spray the silicon tray (or if there is no tray, take out a crisper plate and spray the drawer) with cooking spray or oil and line the base with a piece of baking parchment.

2. Break up the dark chocolate into pieces, and add into a saucepan with peanut butter and butter.

Gently melt and leave to cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until thick and creamy, like salad cream.

Add in the chocolate mixture and whisk together.

 

3. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and fold in with a sizeable mental spoon.

Spoon the brownie mixture into prepared lined drawers/trays.

Melt peanut butter in the microwave for 40 seconds.

Drizzle over the top of the brownie. 

4. Insert zone 1 drawer unit. Select zone 1, select BAKE, set the temperature to 160C and set the time to 35-40 minutes—press START/STOP.

5. After 30 minutes, remove the zone 1 drawer, and check whether the brownie is cooked.

The brownie is ready when it is soft to the touch in the centre. 

6. Melt the remaining chocolate in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir.

7. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the brownie. 

8. Leave to cool in the drawer. 

9. Leave to cool before lifting out, using the lining paper as a sling.

10. Cut the brownie up into squares. 

Enjoy X

How to do soft boiled eggs in the air fryer.

 Hey readers,

You can practically do anything in the air fryer, and what is good news to your ears is soft-boiled eggs. 

It is so easy to do and makes it so much easier than the traditional way to do it. Check out my recipe below on how I do soft-boiled eggs perfectly in the air fryer. 

Ingredients. 

* Eggs.

Directions. 

1. Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.

2. Place your eggs into the basket of the air fryer. 

3. Turn the air fryer onto temperature 180c and switch to the air fryer setting.

4. Cook for 7 minutes.

5. Be careful when taking the eggs out as they are hot, and place them into egg cups. 

6. Thee you have perfect soft-boiled eggs. 

Cheers for reading x

How to make a toasted cheese sandwich in the air fryer.

Hey readers,

The comfort food classic you grew up with has been given a modern makeover with crispy air fryer cheese toastie sandwich. You will enjoy how crunchy the bread is and how you get perfectly melted cheese right out of the air fryer and will leave you feeling like you are in cheese heaven!

Ingredients.

* Sprinkle of ground pepper. 

* Two slices of tiger white bread (or whatever bread have available). 

* Butter or mayonnaise whatever suits you. 

* Boursin garlic spread. 

* Few slices of red onion. 

Directions. 

1. Butter both sides of tiger white bread (can use alternatively mayonnaise if you Like).

2. Spread Boursin (garlic) onto one side of the house bread as wanted flavour.

3. Then place some grated cheese, a few slices of red onion and ground pepper on top.

4. Finally place the other slice on top. 

5. Place the sandwich into the basket/tray.

6. Turn the air fryer onto 180c air fryer setting for 6 minutes and then flip over and cook for a further 4 miniatures.

7. That is your grilled sandwich done. 

Cheers for reading X