Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard
It doesn’t get much better than chicken tenders on a bed of greens, right!? This used to be my go-to order when I was younger! The combination of chicken tenders with honey mustard is one that never gets old. Making this Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard at home is a great way to have your favorite meal in the comfort of your own home.
This salad makes for an easy weeknight dinner and perfect for lunch leftovers! It’s a healthier version of a restaurant classic. These chicken tenders are the perfect combination of crispy and make for a perfect topping on this green salad.
What you need for Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard:
- Chicken Tenders
- Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Green leaf lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Avocado
What you need for homemade honey mustard:
- Dijon Mustard
- Whole grain dijon
- Honey
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sea salt
How to make this salad:
- Remove excess liquid on chicken tenders.
- In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs with seasonings.
- Whisk one egg.
- Take your chicken tenders and dip into the eg mixture and roll in the breadcrumbs. Place in the air fryer.
- Make salad using romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and avocado. Top the air fried chicken tenders on top.
- Prepare honey mustard dressing by combining ingredients. Drizzle on top.
- Enjoy!
How to store this salad:
It’s best to store your salad in a sealed container in the fridge if you have any leftovers. I like using these for easy fridge storage.
If you want to switch up this chicken salad, try these options:
- Top it with your favorite salad toppings like avocado or pickled onions!
- Use a store bought honey mustard that you like!
- Top the air fried chicken tenders on another salad like this Shredded Kale and Brussels Salad
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FAQs
Do I have to use the air fryer?
I’ve only made these chicken tenders in the air fryer! I recommend following the instructions for these chicken tenders in the air fryer.
What air fryer do you use?
I like this air fryer!
How long will the chicken tenders last?
It’s best to keep your chicken tenders stored in a sealed container in the fridge. I recommend keeping these for up to 2 days for maximum freshness.
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Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with Honey Mustard
This Air Fried Chicken Tender Salad with homemade honey mustard is the perfect crispy topping on a bed of greens. It's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
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
- for the honey mustard
- 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 together breadcrumbs with seasonings. Whisk egg in separate bowl.
- Remove excess liquid off chicken tenders.
- Dip chicken in egg and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 14 minutes (flipping half way)
- Prepare salads with romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and avocado.
- In a small bowl, mix together honey mustard ingredients. Set aside.
- Top chicken on greens and drizzle with honey mustard.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Air Fried Chicken Tenders may make enough for more than 2 salads.
Honey mustard will make enough to keep for the week.
