If you love picking up a hot and fresh rotisserie chicken from the deli or supermarket, then why not try this easy air fryer version. Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken has all the flavours of a store bought one, but made at home in under an hour. Deliciously moist chicken with a crispy flavour packed skin.
About this air fryer rotisserie chicken
You can cook a whole chicken in the air fryer, but this isn't just any chicken. This has all the flavours you know and love from a supermarket rotisserie chicken, but much cheaper. This rotisserie-style chicken is SO simple to make too.
So, whilst technically this isn't a rotisserie chicken, as it doesn't rotate in the air fryer. It has all those smoky, garlicky and herby flavours from the spice rub and gets perfectly crispy in the air fryer.
Looking for more air fryer chicken recipes? Why not try our delicious Air Fried Chicken Katsu, juicy Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs, spicy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos, simple Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks or our delicious Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken?
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Chicken - We used a 1.5kg/3.3lbs chicken for making rotisserie chicken in the air fryer. The size of the chicken you use will depend on how many people you need to feed and the size of your air fryer basket too. Cooking time will vary though if you use a different size chicken.
- Oil - We used olive oil.
- Spice blend - This is where all the flavour comes from and gives it that rotisserie chicken vibe. Ours in a mixture of paprika, oregano, thyme, onion and garlic and then generously seasoned. You could add a little chilli in there too.
A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
How to make air fryer rotisserie chicken - Step by step
One: In a small bowl, combine the herbs, spices and oil.
Two: Pour about ¾ of the spice mixture over the chicken. Use your hands to rub it all over the chicken, coating all parts.
Three: Put the chicken, breast side down, into your air fryer.
Four: Cook at 190°C for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over.
Five: Pour the remaining rub mixture over the chicken breast.
Six: Cook for a further 20-30 minutes. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before slicing your air fryer rotisserie.
What to serve with air fryer rotisserie
We always used to buy a rotisserie chicken as part of our weekly meal prep, and then shred it up to add to meals over the next few days. But, now we make this air fryer version which is much cheaper and you can control the seasoning on it.
I like to add it to homemade flatbreads and serve it with slaw and some hot sauce. It's also good in our Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad.
It's also perfect in our Leftover Chicken Pasta or added to a curry or stir fry with our Healthy Teriyaki Sauce.
You also can't beat chicken and fries and our Homemade Oven Fries are just the BEST!
You can also use this for a roast dinner with all the sides like Air Fryer Roast Potatoes, Slow Cooker Red Cabbage and Honey and Mustard Roasted Parsnips.
Spice variation
You can really use any spice blend mixed with oil to rub over this air fryer rotisserie chicken. You could use a cajun seasoning, fajita or even an Italian seasoning. But the one we included in this recipes gives the most authentic flavour.
Storage
Store: This air fryer rotisserie chicken is a great recipe for meal prep, so if you have leftovers then slice it all off the bone (save the carcass to make Homemade Chicken Stock) and then store it in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freeze: This does freeze really well. Portion it out, and then individually wrap each portion in film and then put in a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 3 months.
Defrost: Defrost in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: We either eat it cold in sandwiches or salads, or reheat it in something like a pasta sauce or stir fry.
Extra tips
- Make sure you use the right size chicken for your air fryer, as all the baskets are different sizes.
- If you have a really large chicken, then it is probably best to cook it in the oven as it might be a little snug for the air fryer. You can still use this spice rub for an oven roast chicken.
- For a more warming flavour, you could add half a teaspoon of cinnamon to the spice mix.
- You can also stuff a cut lemon into the inside of chicken as it adds a lovely extra subtle flavour.
- Always make sure to let the chicken rest before slicing and serving. This helps the juices soak back into the meat and keeps it really moist.
Frequently Asked Questions
This will depend on the size of your chicken, and the air fryer you have as they all cook at different rates. We used a 1.5kg chicken and it took just over 45 minutes. Yours might be cooked in 35 minutes, or it might take an hour.
As a rough guide, you will need to cook the chicken for around 15 minutes per 500g/1lb of chicken.
The best way to ensure that it is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. Chicken is cooked when it has an internal temperature of 75°C/167°F at the thickest part of the meat.
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Firstly, make sure that you aren't overcooking the chicken. Check the cooking time suggestions above for the size of your chicken. Also make sure that the chicken isn't too close to the air fryer elements at the top as this will dry it out. This will happen if your chicken is too big for your air fryer basket.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.33 lb) Whole chicken
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 pinch Ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the herbs, spices and oil.
- Pour about ¾ of the spice mixture over the chicken. Use your hands to rub it all over the chicken, coating all parts.
- Put the chicken, breast side down, into your air fryer.
- Cook on the Air Fry setting at 190°C/375°F for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over. Pour the remaining rub mixture over the chicken breast.
- Cook for a further 20-30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure you use the right size chicken for your air fryer, as all the baskets are different sizes.
- If you have a really large chicken, then it is probably best to cook it in the oven as it might be a little snug for the air fryer. You can still use this spice rub for an oven roast chicken.
- For a more warming flavour, you could add half a teaspoon of cinnamon to the spice mix.
- You can also stuff a cut lemon into the inside of chicken as it adds a lovely extra subtle flavour.
- Always make sure to let the chicken rest before slicing and serving. This helps the juices soak back into the meat and keeps it really moist.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Dina and Bruce says
The flavor was so good. And I can not believe how simple this was to make!
Kushigalu says
Love this air fryer version. Looks perfect. Pinned to try for the weekend.
ashley says
Thank you so much - I had no clue I could do this in the air fryer! I love that I can add/alter my own seasonings. :)
Lima Ekram says
I had no idea you could make a chicken in the air fryer. This recipe looks delicious and I cant wait it!