Last night’s dinner was AMAZING! Maple Butter Roasted Chicken

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides similar sweetness and flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are less expensive and still flavorful.

fresh rosemary

💰Cheaper: dried rosemary

Dried rosemary is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Melt maple syrup and butter together in the microwave.

Add lime juice, soy sauce, and smoked paprika to the maple butter sauce.

Prepare a 3.5 pound chicken by cutting out the backbone and splitting it down the breast for air frying.

Dry the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate to dry out further.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken skin.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, umami seasoning, dry Italian herb, and black pepper, ensuring to lift the skin to season underneath.

Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 380°F for about 25 minutes, ensuring good ventilation by arranging it properly.

Switch the positions of the chicken halfway through cooking for even crispiness.

Baste the chicken with the maple butter sauce a couple of times during cooking for a crispy, candied skin.

Cooking Techniques

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