Ingredients (7)
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roasting chicken (1 6 lb. chicken) 6 pound
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kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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garlic, cut in half crosswise 1 head
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apple, halved 1
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lemon, halved 1
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melted butter 2 tablespoons
Steps (4)
THIS RECIPE IS AIR FRYER-FRIENDLY
Simply reduce the cooking time and temperature on your air fryer as shown here.*
Timing
Set air fryer timer for half the cooking time of a conventional oven. Add extra time for doneness if needed.
Temperature
Reduce regular oven temperature by 25° to 50° (not going below 350°) on your air fryer. If food is getting too dark, reduce by another 25°.
* Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a cooking rack into a roasting pan.
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2
Season the cavity of the chicken well with salt and pepper, and stuff with the garlic, apple and lemon halves. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle with the seasoning mix.
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3
Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place on the rack.
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4
Roast the chicken for 1½ hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and let rest for about 10–15 minutes before carving.
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