Air fryer roast chicken

Method

1. 1

   Drizzle the chicken with some olive oil and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and cajun seasoning, give it a good rub all over on both sides. You can also use different seasonings if preferred. For a roast dinner - use rosemary, thyme and sage instead - 1/2 tsp of each

2. 2

   Cook at 180°C on the normal setting for 30 minutes (breast side down)

3. 3

   Flip the chicken over carefully with some tongs, give it an extra drizzle of oil and cook for a further 30 minutes at 180°C

4. 4

   Take out the chicken. If you have a probe, check that the temperature of the thickest part of the leg and breast is 74°C. If you don't have a probe, just ensure the juices are running clear and the meat is white not pink or red!

5. 5

   If you have a larger chicken, it might need a little more time in the air fryer, just check after an hour and give more time if necessary. If it’s smaller it may only need 45-50 minutes - just check it as above!

6. 6

   NOTE: Calories of course depend on if you eat the skin and how much you have, these calories are for a 100g portion of the white and dark meat (skin removed) as a guide for calorie content!