Air-Fryer Crispy Chicken Strip Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring crispy air-fried chicken strips, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious lunch or dinner that’s quick to prepare and full of texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, etc.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top salad with hot, crispy chicken strips and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for creaminess.
- Top with seeds or nuts for extra crunch.
- Swap greens for baby spinach or romaine.
- Use chili powder or cayenne for spicy chicken.
- Try a yogurt-based or honey-mustard dressing for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
