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Air Fryer Instant Pot Whole Chicken

A whole chicken cooked using the Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer, combining pressure cooking and air frying for a crispy finish.

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American
medium
53 min
4
gluten-free
dairy-free
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 48 min
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Ingredients
  • •1 Whole chickenabout 3.5 pounds
  • •Oilfor coating
  • •Saltto taste
Instructions
  1. 1

    Season the whole chicken with salt.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 28 minutes (8 minutes per pound for a 3.5-pound chicken).

    28 min

  3. 3

    Release the pressure and remove the chicken.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Coat the chicken with oil and additional salt for crispiness.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 10 minutes, then check for crispiness.

    10 min

  6. 6

    If needed, air fry for an additional 10 minutes to achieve desired crispiness.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer
Tongs
Basting brush

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