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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.