Ingredients
- 1 Trader Joe’s spatchcock chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
2. Place the seasoned spatchcock chicken breast-side up in the air fryer basket. Make sure there’s a little space around the edges for air circulation.
3. Cook the spatchcock chicken for 25 minutes at 360°F (182°C). This is a good baseline for spatchcock chicken air fryer time, but it might vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the size of the chicken.
4. After 25 minutes, use tongs to carefully flip the chicken over, breast-side down. This can help achieve a more uniform golden crust.
5. Continue cooking for another 15 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the breast and thighs when checked with a meat thermometer. This is crucial for cooking spatchcock chicken in the air fryer safely.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and thighs.
- Once done, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the chicken
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: trader joe's spatchcock chicken air fryer, how to cook trader joe's spatchcock chicken in air fryer