Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken (Roasted Chicken)

A Ninja Foodi whole chicken, roasted to perfection and garnished with chopped herbs and a lemon slice, is served on a platter surrounded by fresh lemon slices and cherry tomatoes.

Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken (Roasted Chicken)

Forget dry, overcooked chicken. This Ninja Foodi whole chicken comes out juicy, with crispy golden skin and plenty of flavor, all in about an hour. The pressure cooker keeps the chicken incredibly tender, while the air-crisp finish gives it that classic roasted texture without ever turning on the oven.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword Ninja Foodi

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 351kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

2 ½ tablespoons BBQ seasoning
2 teaspoons sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
3 to 5 pound whole chicken
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the BBQ seasoning, salt, and oil.
Rub the oil mixture all over the chicken, under the skin and over the meat. Place the chicken in the air-crisp basket.
Pour the broth in the bottom of the inner pot to your Ninja Foodi, and place the basket on top.
Set your Foodi to HIGH pressure, and set the time for 15 minutes.
When the time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, and then release. Carefully open the lid.
Brush the chicken skin with the butter. Set the Ninja Foodi to Air Fry at 400° F for 20 minutes. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 160° F. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover roasted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze chicken and warm it up as needed, just make sure you wrap it tight so no air gets inside.

Reheating Instructions

To reheat your Ninja Foodi roast chicken, preheat your oven or air fryer to 350°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is warm throughout.

Alternatively, you can microwave it in 30-second increments until it’s heated through. Enjoy!

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