
Pat chicken very dry inside and out. Remove giblets if present.
Rub olive oil all over, then season generously with salt and all spices — inside the cavity too.
Place chicken breast-side down in the air fryer. Cook at 360°F for 25 minutes.
Flip breast-side up. Cook another 20-25 minutes until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Rest 10 minutes before carving. The juices need to redistribute.
Tip: Starting breast-side down protects the delicate breast meat while the thighs get a head start. Flip for golden skin on top. Every air fryer fits a different size bird — measure yours first. Rest is mandatory or the juices run out.
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