Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard
Crispy air-fried chicken tenders served over fresh salad.Topped with homemade honey mustard dressing.Quick, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg whisked
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/3 cup red onion slivered
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp whole grain Dijon
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Dash of sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl.
- Pat chicken tenders dry. Dip into egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the salad with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
- Mix all honey mustard dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place over the salad.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve your Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard immediately.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey if preferred
- Add cheese like feta or parmesan for extra flavor
- Serve with warm pita or flatbread