Preheat your air fryer: Set it to 375°F and let it heat for about 5 minutes.
Prep the chicken: Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels—make sure it’s very dry for crispy skin.
1 small whole chicken
Make the rub: In a small bowl, mix the rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil.
2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Season the chicken: Rub the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
Place in the air fryer: Gently place the chicken in the basket, breast side down.
Cook: Air fry for 30–35 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken breast side up.
Continue cooking: Air fry another 30–40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Rest: Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes before carving—this keeps it extra juicy.
Serve: Slice and enjoy with your favorite sides.
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