Ok I did pat it dry with paper towels, I didn't have too much time to
let it dry out in the fridge but I did put herbed butter on and under
the skin and cooked my 3.5 pound bird at 500 degrees for 15 minutes
back side up and then flipped it and lowered the temp to 400 degrees
for 50 more minutes. The skin browned, although wasn't cripsy but it
still tasted and looked great. Next time I'll try giving it more time
to air dry in the fridge.
Thanks for all your help!
pg