Rant: I just found out you can cook a whole chicken in an air fryer in under an hour

I was looking up quick dinner ideas online and saw a recipe on a food blog that said a 3 pound chicken takes about 45 minutes. I tried it last night with a bird from the grocery store, and it was done and crispy in 50 minutes flat. It came out way juicier than I thought it would. Has anyone else tried this and have tips for the best seasoning?

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abbyc331mo ago

Way juicier than I thought" sounds like you got lucky. I tried it once and it was a dried out mess, like eating a salty sponge. The skin was rubbery, not crispy, and the breast was completely overcooked by the time the thighs were safe. My oven does a better job every time.

kelly_hill1mo ago

My buddy's air fryer chicken came out perfect, @abbyc33, but his first try was exactly like yours.