Smokin' Rooster Rotisserie Chicken

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (3.5–4.5 lbs)
• 2 tbsp Smokin’ Rooster seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• Kitchen twine (if needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken
   Pat the chicken completely dry inside and out with paper towels. Dry skin helps achieve better browning on the rotisserie.
2. Season
   Lightly coat the entire chicken with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle Smokin’ Rooster seasoning evenly over the skin, rubbing it in to fully coat all sides.
   Optional: Add a small amount of seasoning inside the cavity for extra flavor.
3. Truss (Recommended)
   Tuck the wing tips behind the back and use kitchen twine to tie the legs together. Trussing helps the chicken cook evenly and spin smoothly on the rotisserie.
4. Mount on Rotisserie Spit
   Insert the rotisserie rod through the center of the chicken, securing it tightly with the forks so the bird is balanced and does not wobble during rotation.
5. Preheat Appliance
   Preheat the tabletop oven/air fryer to 375°F using the Rotisserie setting.
6. Cook
   Place the rotisserie spit into the oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
   Cook for 55–65 minutes, or until:
   • Internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast
   • Thigh temperature reaches 170–175°F
   • Skin is deeply golden and lightly crisp
7. Rest
   Carefully remove the rotisserie chicken and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Resting keeps the meat juicy.