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Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:1 hr 10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:6 servings
Yield:
6 servings
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4sprigsfresh thyme1lemon, halved1(3 1/2 to 4 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided
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Ingredients
4sprigsfresh thyme
1lemon, halved
1(3 1/2 to 4 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
¾teaspoonsalt, divided
½teaspoonground pepper, divided
DirectionsPlace thyme sprigs and lemon halves in chicken cavity. Truss the chicken legs closed with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the breasts and legs evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken, breast-side up, in the air-fryer basket.Set the air fryer to 350°F (no need to preheat); cook for 30 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over; cook for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over again; cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a thigh registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.Carve the chicken; discard the thyme and reserve the lemon halves. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon halves over the chicken.EquipmentKitchen twineOriginally appeared: Eatingwell.com, June 2019; updated September 2022
Directions
Place thyme sprigs and lemon halves in chicken cavity. Truss the chicken legs closed with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the breasts and legs evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken, breast-side up, in the air-fryer basket.Set the air fryer to 350°F (no need to preheat); cook for 30 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over; cook for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over again; cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a thigh registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.Carve the chicken; discard the thyme and reserve the lemon halves. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon halves over the chicken.EquipmentKitchen twine
Place thyme sprigs and lemon halves in chicken cavity. Truss the chicken legs closed with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the breasts and legs evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken, breast-side up, in the air-fryer basket.
Set the air fryer to 350°F (no need to preheat); cook for 30 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over; cook for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over again; cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a thigh registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.
Carve the chicken; discard the thyme and reserve the lemon halves. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon halves over the chicken.
Equipment
Kitchen twine
Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, June 2019; updated September 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)166Calories6gFat1gCarbs25gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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