Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken is juicy and tender. For winner winner chicken dinner, you can't beat this quick and easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Resting time5 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dinner
Keyword: air fryer spatchcock chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal
1 Air Fryer
1 Chopping board
1 Kitchen scissors
1 Pastry Brush
1 Small measuring jug
- 1 kg/2 pounds whole chicken free range
- 3 lemons ¼ cup of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 tbs olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
Turn the air fryer on to 180°C/350 F for 50 mins.
Use a knife and kitchen scissors to cut the backbone out of the chicken
Flip it to breast side up and use the ball of your palm to push down and flatted.
Use a sharp knife to cut through the joint of each wing and discard the tips
Use a knife, chopping board and juice to juice the lemons, discarding any pips and juiced halves.
In a small jug, combine lemon juice, olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, pepper and whisk till consistently mixed together.
Place spatchcock chicken into baking tray, pour over lemon herb mix and use a pastry brush to brush so that it is fully covered
Place chicken into the basket (or lined tray) of the Air Fryer. Cook for 50 mins or until the juices run clear, not pink.
Rest for 3-5 mins before serving
- Note 1 This is not the 1st step of the recipe, however, in my experience, it is the thing that everyone looks for the most when reading the recipe. If your Air Fryer does not require pre heating (most models do not), then simply turn on the Air Fryer and cook the chicken once you have place it into the basket or lined tray.
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg