This delicious air fryer rotisserie chicken is simply irresistible. Gently seasoned with Herbes de Provence wet rub, it's moist, tender, and flavorful with a crispy, crackly skin on top!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Resting Time5 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer rotisserie chicken, rotisserie chicken recipe
Prep the chicken. Pat the chicken dry, inside and out, with a paper towel and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Make the wet rub. Whisk together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, herbes de Provence, and olive oil in a small mixing bowl.
Season the chicken. Rub the chicken with the wet rub, making sure to get into every nook and cranny. If you can get under the skin without tearing it, try to get some wet rub in there too.
Prep to fry. Preheat the air fryer to 360˚F and spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
Air fry. Place the chicken, breast side down, in the air fryer basket and fry for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken and fry for an additional 30 minutes.
Check for doneness. Insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the breast of the chicken. If it reads 165 degrees F, you are good to go. If it’s not there yet, give the chicken another 5 to 10 minutes in the air fryer before checking again.
Rest. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving it.
Notes
Use a smaller chicken, ideally 3 to 4 pounds, to fit well in a 5-quart air fryer.
Dry your chicken with a paper towel to avoid steaming and ensure a crispy skin.
If possible, apply the wet rub under the skin for more flavor. I use the handle of a wooden spoon to carefully separate the skin from the meat.
Preheat the air fryer and grease the air fryer's basket to prevent sticking.
Use a thermometer to confirm the chicken is cooked to 165˚F.
You can serve the chicken in sections or shred it for salads, pasta, burritos, and more.