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Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken

Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken
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Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Roast Chicken is a whole chicken seasoned with olive oil, herbs, and garlic, then cooked in an air fryer until crisp on the outside and succulent inside. The method mimics traditional roasting but with quicker results and less mess.

Ingredients

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    • 1 whole chicken (1.4–1.6kg)

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • Sea salt

    • Freshly ground black pepper

    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

    • 1 lemon, halved

    • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

Instructions

Step 1: Bring the Chicken to Room Temperature

Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook evenly and stay juicy.

Step 2: Season the Chicken Well

Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper. Rub olive oil all over, then season generously with salt and pepper. Push garlic, lemon halves, and herbs into the cavity for flavour from the inside out.

Step 3: Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3–5 minutes. Preheating ensures crisp skin from the start.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Place the chicken breast-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25 minutes, then carefully turn breast-side up and cook for another 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 5: Check for Doneness

The chicken is ready when the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 75°C at the thickest part of the thigh.

Step 6: Rest Before Serving

Remove the chicken and rest loosely covered for 10 minutes. This keeps the meat juicy and easy to carve.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/air-fryer-roast-chicken/