Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Beer-Basted Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes
Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min
Serves
4
A whole chicken rubbed with garlic and olive oil, sprayed with beer as it roasts, and cooked alongside baby potatoes. The skin turns deep golden and the beer adds a malty depth.
A one-basket Sunday dinner. Use a small bird that fits comfortably in your air fryer.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Garlic oil
Mash the garlic with the olive oil.
Season
Rub the chicken all over with the garlic oil, salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes in a little too.
Roast
Preheat to 400°F. Place the chicken breast-side down with potatoes around it and cook 25 minutes.
Baste
Flip breast-side up, spray with beer, and cook another 20 to 25 minutes, spraying every 10 to 15 minutes.
Rest
Check for 165°F in the thigh and rest 10 minutes.
560
Calories
40g
Protein
28g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Tips for the best results
- Make sure the bird fits your basket.
- Spray the beer lightly; don't soak.
- Swap potatoes for carrots if you prefer.
Frequently asked
How long does a whole chicken take in the air fryer?
About 45 to 50 minutes at 400°F for 3 lb.
What beer is best?
A light lager or pale ale.
Can I skip the beer?
Use chicken broth.
