Whole chicken from the air fryer, crispy skin, juicy inside

Looking for an easy way to serve up a whole chicken that’s beautifully crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside? With the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer, you don’t need an oven or hours in the kitchen. This recipe gives you golden results in just one hour, with minimal prep and maximum flavour.

The best part? Everything happens in one appliance. So less mess, less waiting, and more time to enjoy a seriously tasty chicken dinner.

Servings: 3–4 people
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Appliance: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (preferably free-range)
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely crushed
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (Madras-style for extra depth)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Preparation method

Mix the marinade

Start by combining your crushed garlic with the curry, paprika, pepper, thyme, cumin, and salt in a bowl. Add the olive oil and apple cider vinegar and stir until you have a thick, fragrant marinade.

Prepare the chicken

Place the chicken on a plate or cutting board. Using your hands, rub the marinade all over the chicken — don’t be afraid to lift the skin gently and work some of the mixture underneath. This adds a ton of flavour and helps crisp the skin during cooking.

Into the air fryer

Carefully place the chicken into the basket of your Instant Vortex Air Fryer, breast side down. Close the basket, select the Air Fry setting, and adjust the temperature to 205°C for 60 minutes.

At the halfway mark (around 30 minutes), open the basket and flip the chicken so it browns evenly on both sides.

Rest and serve

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This step is key to keeping the meat juicy and tender.

The Instant Vortex Plus makes roasting a whole chicken effortless. It uses powerful hot air circulation to lock in moisture while giving you that satisfying crunch on the outside, all without needing to heat your oven.

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