Air Fryer Pull Off the Bone Chicken by @themodernnonna

53 min

4 servings

🍗

1

Whole chicken

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

⚫

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

🌶️

1.8 tsp

Smoked paprika

🧄

1.5 tsp

Garlic powder

  1. Flip
    • Whole chicken

    Flip the chicken breast side down.

  2. Cut
    • Whole chicken

    Spatchcock the chicken by cutting out the backbone with kitchen shears, cutting on each side of the backbone to remove it.

  3. Flip
    • Whole chicken

    Flip it over, turn the legs outward, and press firmly on the breastbone to crack and flatten it.

  4. Rub
    • Whole chicken
    • Olive oil

    Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.

  5. Combine
    • Lemon zest
    • Salt
    • Whole chicken

    Combine the seasonings and lemon zest, then generously season both sides of the chicken.

  6. Air-fry
    • Whole chicken

    Air fry at 375°F for 35–40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F.

  7. Slice
    • Whole chicken

    Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Air Fryer Pull Off the Bone Chicken by @themodernnonna

53 min

4 servings

🍗

1

Whole chicken

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

⚫

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

🌶️

1.8 tsp

Smoked paprika

🧄

1.5 tsp

Garlic powder

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Flip the chicken breast side down.

    🍗Whole chicken

  2. Step 2/7

    Spatchcock the chicken by cutting out the backbone with kitchen shears, cutting on each side of the backbone to remove it.

    🍗Whole chicken
    Kitchen shears

  3. Step 3/7

    Flip it over, turn the legs outward, and press firmly on the breastbone to crack and flatten it.

    🍗Whole chicken

  4. Step 4/7

    Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.

    🍗Whole chicken
    🫒Olive oil

  5. Step 5/7

    Combine the seasonings and lemon zest, then generously season both sides of the chicken.

    🍋Lemon zest
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🧄Garlic powder
    🍗Whole chicken
    🥣Mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/7

    Air fry at 375°F for 35–40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F.

    🍗Whole chicken
    🌡️Meat thermometer

  7. Step 7/7

    Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    🍗Whole chicken

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Oils, Fruits, Spices

Ingredients

Whole chicken, Olive oil, Lemon zest, Salt, Black pepper, Smoked paprika, Garlic powder

Notes

Olive oil (chili-infused used), Lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon), Smoked paprika (1½–2 teaspoons)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Low-Carb, Keto, Paleo, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 1g, Fat: 29g, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugars: 0.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 650mg, Potassium: 330mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Zinc: 2.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin A: 90mcg, Vitamin C: 3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

38 minutes

Overall

53 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Kitchen shears, Mixing bowl, Meat thermometer

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday, Family Dinner, Sunday Roast

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Smoky, Savory, Garlicky, Zesty, Peppery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigeration : up to 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,cool to room temperature before refrigerating), freezing : up to 3 months (wrap tightly or use a freezer-safe airtight container,thaw in fridge before reheating)