Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce and Roasted Carrots
This air fryer roasted rosemary chicken with garlic butter sauce and roasted carrots is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's perfect for any occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized. The garlic butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the chicken and carrots, and the rosemary and thyme add a touch of herby freshness.
This recipe was inspired by my love of roasted chicken and carrots. I've always loved the combination of the savory chicken and the sweet carrots, and I wanted to create a recipe that would be easy to make in the air fryer. I experimented with different combinations of herbs and spices, and I finally came up with this recipe that I think is perfect. The garlic butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the chicken and carrots, and the rosemary and thyme add a touch of herby freshness. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in the air fryer basket.
  4. Brush the chicken with the garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with rosemary and thyme.
  5. Add the carrots to the air fryer basket and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Air fry the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
  7. Flip halfway through the cooking time.
  8. Air fry the carrots for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the chicken and carrots quickly and evenly, resulting in a juicy and flavorful chicken and tender and slightly caramelized carrots.
  • The garlic butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the chicken and carrots.
  • The rosemary and thyme add a touch of herby freshness to the dish.
  • This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.