I made a whole chicken in my air fryer, and I'll never roast a bird in the oven again

Letting the meat rest makes it more tender. Andy Lynes

• I cooked a whole chicken in an air fryer using a spatchcock method.
• The bird cooked in half the time it would normally take me to roast one in the oven.

As a pretty traditional home cook, it took me a while to come around to the idea of an air fryer. But as soon as I had the chance to try one out for myself, I was hooked.

I love the fact that it's more efficient than my electric oven, often saving me both time and money. But moreover, it cooks a lot of things — including a whole roast chicken — better than more standard methods.

My air fryer has a circular basket with about a 10-inch diameter, which is a perfect fit for a 3- to 4-pound bird.

Here's how I make it.