Air Fryer Chicken Tender Salad with Homemade Ranch

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Tender Salad with Homemade Ranch
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sour cream; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley; Salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1/2 cup (68 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons (15 g) cornstarch; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk; Oil spray; 1 bag (about 10 oz / 280 g) prepared salad kit or mixed greens; 1 cup (about 100 g) shredded cheese of your choice; 1/2 cup (28 g) crispy fried onions

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14 mins

2 Servings

Spiced, double-coated chicken strips crisp up in the air fryer with just a spray of oil, then go on top of a salad with shredded cheese and crunchy fried onions. A simple homemade ranch ties it together, making a filling lunch or dinner salad.

Air Fryer Chicken Tender Salad with Homemade Ranch

Preparation Steps

1Step 1

Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

2Step 2

Mix all the spice mix ingredients together. Sprinkle half over the chicken strips and toss to coat.

3Step 3

In a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, combine the flour, baking powder, cornstarch and the rest of the spice mix. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg with the milk.

4Step 4

Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg, then coat it in the flour mixture again. Set the strips on a plate and let them rest for 15 minutes so the coating sets.

5Step 5

Heat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Spray the basket with oil, add the chicken in a single layer and spray the tops well.

6Step 6

Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes, turning halfway and spraying any dry spots, until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

7Step 7

Divide the salad between two bowls and top with the cheese, fried onions and chicken. Serve with the ranch on the side.

Tips & Variations

Spray every floury spot with oil before and after turning; dry flour stays pale and powdery in the air fryer.
Use chicken tenderloins instead of sliced breasts, or swap the ranch for honey mustard or blue cheese dressing.
Keep leftover chicken and dressing separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in the air fryer until steaming hot before adding it to fresh salad.

Air Fryer Chicken Tender Salad with Homemade Ranch

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