Whole chicken seasoned with lemon zest, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then flattened and cooked breast-side up in the air fryer for golden, crispy skin 🍗.
0 Place the chicken breast-side down with the backbone facing up.
7 Using kitchen shears, cut along one side of the backbone, from the tail toward the neck.
5 Repeat on the other side of the backbone, cutting all the way through until you can remove it completely.
6 Flip the chicken breast-side up, turn the legs outward, and press firmly on the center of the breast with both hands until you hear a crack and the chicken lies flat.
1 Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub evenly it all over.
2 In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken.
3 Place the chicken in the air fryer, breast-side up. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your chicken and your air fryer.
4 Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving and serving. Enjoy!
