Rotisserie Picnic Chicken in the Air Fryer Oven

Rotisserie Picnic chicken in the air fryer oven comes out moist and delicious. Marinating brings out the flavor and crisp skin, perfect for a picnic. If you are looking for picnic ideas, this is a good one.

Rotisserie Picnic Chicken

When I was a little girl, my mother and her friend took me on a picnic and brought rotisserie chicken. I was thinking fondly of that a few days ago when I decided to make it in my own rotisserie roaster oven.

Rotisserie Ovens

It used to be if you wanted rotisserie chicken, you had to either get an expensive spit for your barbecue, or you had to get whatever the grocery store had available. Although many grocery store rotisserie chickens are good, by the end of the day, after sitting under lights all day, the bottom is swimming in greasy, gelatinous juice, and the top and breast have dried out. There must be a better way!

There is a better way. Many modern air fryers and convection ovens have rotisserie built into them. Of course, you can also get a stand-alone rotisserie if you want to do larger pieces of meat, but for now, let’s talk about the air fryer rotisserie roaster ovens. I have a GoWise, and it’s just wonderful.

The Secret to Crispy Skin

You can make this chicken in a regular oven, too, if you want. The trick is to marinate it uncovered in the refrigerator for at least three hours, up to 48 hours, so the skin gets dry. The oil in the marinade will keep the skin supple, but when it hits the heat, it will get nice and crisp.

I found this method worked very well when I made Chicken Shawarma in the air fryer. All the spices make a paste that deeply flavors the chicken. The same is true here.

Chicken Shawarma in the GoWise Rotisserie Air Fryer

This easy-to-prepare Chicken Shawarma done in the air fryer comes out moist and flavorful. Serve it with rice, lavash, and salad.

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Temperature

I used a Cornish hen for this Rotisserie Picnic Chicken because it fits very nicely on my spit. Look at your rotisserie to see how many pounds your spit can hold. If you have a larger bird, make sure you check how long it takes to reach 165 F / 73 C at 380 F/ 193 C.

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Rotisserie Picnic Chicken

Rotisserie chicken in the air fryer oven comes out moist and delicious. Marinating brings out flavor and a crisp skin perfect for a picnic.

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Prep Time: 3 hours hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Resting: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings (slide to adjust): 2

Chef Adrienne Boswell

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Newsletter: 2021-08-31

Calories per serving: 485kcal

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Equipment

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*Rotisserie Air Fryer

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*Mortar and Pestle

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*Instant-read thermometer

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*Poultry Shears

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Ingredients

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• 1.5 lb Cornish hen
• 1 tbsp poultry spice
• 1 tsp dried shallot
• ½ tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp parsley, dried
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp true lemon
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• ⅛ tsp *dry mustard
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

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Ingredients necessary for the recipe step are in italic. Ingredient measurements may vary due to measurement tools used.

Instructions

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• Mise en place
  
• 1 tbsp poultry spice, 1 tsp dried shallot, 1/2 tsp marjoram, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp true lemon, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  Mix the poultry seasoning, marjoram, shallot, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, true lemon, salt and black pepper in a grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
  
• 1/8 tsp dry mustard, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  Put the mustard in a small bowl. Add the vinegar and oil. Whisk until an emulsion forms
  
• Add the spices and mix thoroughly together.
  
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
  Add the cornstarch and mix completely.
  
• 1.5 lb Cornish hen
  Rub the chicken with mix and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for two hours.
  
• Using your hand, make a space between the skin and flesh. Rub extra marinade in there and refrigerate for another hour.
• Secure the chicken on the spit and put it in the air fryer.
• Set the air fryer on rotisserie mode at 380 F / 193 C for 20 minutes.
• Check the temperature by putting the instant read thermometer into the deepest part of the thigh. It should read 165 F / 73 C.
• Let chicken rest in the air fryer for about 5 minutes, then let it rest again for another 5 minutes before removing from the spit.
• Use poultry shears to cut the chicken in half along the center of the breast bone.
  

Notes

If you have a larger bird, cut it in quarters.

Nutrition

Serving: 196gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian and any nutritional information on the-good-plate.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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