Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken

Making a succulent Ninja Foodi Whole Roasted Chicken is easy when using this counter top convection oven. It's so tender and juicy, you won't want grocery store rotisserie chicken again!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

A whole roasted chicken is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's juicy, flavorful, and satisfying, and you can vary herbs and spices. But if you're short on time, or if you don't want to heat up the kitchen using a traditional oven, you can now use a Ninja Foodi air fryer, and in less time!

The Ninja Foodi convection oven will revolutionize meal prep with its ability to quickly and easily whirl up an amazingly delectable roast chicken that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters!

• Easy to make. Even if you're a beginner cook, you can easily follow these instructions and for this delicious Ninja Foodie whole chicken recipe.
• Versatile. You can customize the seasonings to your own taste, and you can also add other ingredients, such as vegetables or herbs. This makes it a great recipe for entertaining.
• Quick and convenient. The chicken can be roasted in the Ninja Fooie in about an hour, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Ingredients You'll Need

It used to be cheaper to roast whole chickens, until the rotisserie chicken appeared in grocery stores. However, with grocery stores raising prices, it's now again cheaper to roast your own whole chickens!

With just a counter top Ninja Foodi convection oven style air fryer, and a few simple ingredients, it will have your whole family chowing down on perfectly cooked rotisserie-style meals with minimal effort.

Buy your whole chicken fryers when they're on sale and freeze them. Set them in the sink the night before so they will be thawed and ready to air fry in the morning.

• Chicken - Whole fryer chicken, about 4 to 5 lbs.
• Olive oil
• Onion powder - Or granules.
• Garlic powder - Or granules.
• Smoked paprika
• Thyme - Dried.
• Sage - Rubbed or cut leaf.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Ninja Foodie

This simple kitchen appliance offers a fool-proof way for you to enjoy delicious, juicy roasted chicken without spending hours prepping in the kitchen.

Follow our step by step tutorial below on how to make the most flavorful and succulent Ninja Foodi whole roasted chicken! You won't want to buy grocery store rotisserie chickens again!

Season The Whole Chicken

1. Remove the pieces of chicken inside the cavity and either discard or save or making chicken stock. Rinse the chicken well, and pat dry.
2. Prepare the air fryer slide in basket tray with non stick cooking spray.
3. Brush or rub olive oil all over the chicken. Mix the spices and seasonings together in a small bowl, then generously apply rub all over the entire chicken. Reserve a teaspoon of rub for later.

Place Chicken Breast Side Down In The Ninja Foodie

4. For the most succulent, juicy chicken, position the seasoned whole chicken breast side down on the air fryer roasting tray.
5. Slide the tray into the Ninja Foodi oven and cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
6. Carefully pull the tray out and flip the chicken so it's now breast side up. and season with the teaspoon of rub mixture reserved earlier.
7. Cook chicken for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in a thigh reaches 170 degrees F.

Remove and Rest

8. Once the thigh meat reaches 170 degrees F, remove the chicken from the Ninja Foodi convection oven. Allow whole roasted chicken to rest before carving for 5 to 10 minutes, to let the juices redistribute.
9. Transfer Ninja Foodie whole chicken to a platter and carve at the table, or carve the chicken first and then platter it.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Ninja Foodi whole roasted chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. Save leftovers and make Chicken Caesar Salad, or our Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole!

Some great sides to serve with this Ninja Foodi whole chicken, or make with leftovers are:

• Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes Recipe
• Chicken Salad without Celery
• Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (Panera)
• Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (Panera)
• Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

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Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few substitutions and variations when air frying this Ninja Foodi Whole roasted chicken recipe.

• You can substitute other herbs and spices for the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
• Try adding half an onion, a few cloves of garlic, or even herbs to the chicken cavity before roasting in the Ninja Foodi.
• You can spatchcock the chicken and spread it out flat on the Ninja Foodi air fryer tray. Cook time will be about 20 minutes less. To spatchcock, cut the chicken straight down the back, then break the breast bone with the handle of a knife, so the chicken spreads out like a book.

Equipment

Storage Options

• You can remove the cooked chicken from the carcass or leave as is and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• You can also freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months.
• To reheat the chicken, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the Ninja Foodi or microwave until heated through.

Tips for Success

• If you don't have a Ninja Foodi convection oven air fryer, you can also make this recipe in a traditional oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and roast the chicken for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• If you want to add more flavor to the chicken, you can stuff it with herbs and vegetables, such as lemon slices, garlic cloves, or carrots.
• The chicken carcass makes amazing chicken stock, at a fraction of what store bought costs.

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