Saucy Chicken Nugget Salad - Air Fryer or Oven Recipe

"This is a fun, easy recipe that hits all the yummy flavor notes for us. The recipe uses an air fryer to cook chicken nuggets, but you could also cook the nuggets in your oven. Enjoy!"

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (1036.3 g)
Calories 870
Total Fat - 26.8 g
Saturated Fat - 8.3 g
Cholesterol - 453.4 mg
Sodium - 1350.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 115.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 7.4 g
Sugars - 93.3 g
Protein - 47.9 g
Calcium - 532.4 mg
Iron - 7.2 mg
Vitamin C - 28.1 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix up the mayo, milk, and ranch seasoning. Let it chill in the fridge while making the salad.

Step 2

Cook the chicken nuggets in the air fryer (or oven) according to directions.

Step 3

Heat a skillet on the stove to medium heat and add the sugar, hot sauce, and water.

Step 4

Let it come to a boil, stir, and reduce the heat to thicken it for a few minutes.

Step 5

Toss the cooked chicken nuggets into the sauce and coat well.

Step 6

Build the salad with romaine lettuce, chicken, ranch dressing, and remaining add-ins as desired.

Saucy Chicken Nugget Salad - Air Fryer or Oven

Ingredients