Step 1

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Place the whole chicken on a baking sheet. If your chicken has them, remove any giblets in the cavity of the bird.

Step 4

With sharp cooking shears, remove the back bone of the chicken. Cut about 1/2 an inch from the backbone on either side.

Step 5

Flip the chicken over so it lays flat, in a butterfly looking position.

Step 6

Pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 7

Squeeze lemon juice over the whole chicken.

Step 8

Rub the chicken with olive oil and then rub your spice mixture all over the chicken including under the skin.

Step 9

Place the chicken in your air fryer basket in the same butterfly position and place the basket in the preheated air fryer.

Step 10

Cook the chicken for 45-50 minutes. Depending on the size of the bird, you may need to cook it for more or less time. At about 35 minutes, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and adjust time as necessary.

Step 11

Cook the whole chicken until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

Step 12

Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.