Description
My trips to the grocery store ALWAYS include buying a rotisserie chicken because it’s the basis for so many easy meals. That’s why I was thrilled when I figured out how make homemade rotisserie chicken in my air fryer. Here’s a foolproof way to cook chicken using the Ninja Foodi – it’s is a pressure cooker and an air fryer combined. You’ve gotta try it!
Ingredients
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- one whole bone-in chicken, 6 – 7 lbs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (approx 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 5 – 10 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- olive or avocado oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, mix together the juice of 2 lemons, hot water, honey, whole peppercorns and 5 cloves of smashed garlic. Add to bottom of pressure cooker along with some sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Place whole chicken (seasoned with salt & pepper) in the Cook & Crisp basket. Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high for 40 minutes. Quick release the pressure when the cycle is complete.
- Lightly brush or spray the chicken with oil.
- Switch to the crisping lid and use the Air Crisp function at 400F for 15 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken is 165F.
- Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: recipe
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American