Air fryer bacon whole chicken
When it comes to a flavorful, juicy main dish that is sure to impress even picky eaters, nothing beats air fryer bacon-wrapped whole chicken. With crispy bacon and tender, juicy chicken all in one delightful package, this meal is sure to be a hit at the dinner table every time.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 Thin cut bacon
- 1 Whole chicken
- 1½ Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer according to its instructions.
- Season the outside of the bird with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs or spices as desired.
- Place prepared bird into preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F for about 45 minutes, breast side down.
- During the cook time, prepare the bacon lattice. Line up 3 pieces of bacon and weave them together like a basketweave by looping each piece over and under alternating lines of bacon until you have one large piece that will cover the breast part of the whole chicken.
- After 45 minutes of cooking, take out the whole chicken and place on the bacon lattice sheet.
- Place toothpicks around to secure the bacon.
- After the bacon is wrapped securely, transfer carefully into the air fryer again for 15 minutes, breast side up.
- When done cooking let stand at least 5 minutes before carving and serving hot alongside favorite accompaniments such as potatoes or roasted vegetables or rice dishes.
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