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Saucy Chicken Nugget Salad - Air Fryer or Oven

Here's how you make Saucy Chicken Nugget Salad - Air Fryer or Oven
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Ranch Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning (or a packet)
  • Chicken Salad
  • 24 ounces chicken nuggets, frozen
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot Sauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 3 green onions, sliced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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