Step 1

If applicable, remove giblets from chicken, and reserve for another use. Place thyme and lemon halves in chicken cavity. Truss chicken legs closed with kitchen twine. Sprinkle chicken breasts and legs evenly with half each of the salt and pepper. Place chicken, breast sides up, in air fryer basket.

Step 2

Turn air fryer to 350°F (no need to preheat); cook 30 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over; cook 15 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over; cook until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.

Step 3

Carve chicken; discard thyme, and reserve lemon halves. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining salt and pepper; squeeze with reserved lemon halves.