Air Fryer Chicken Salad – Easy Creamy Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Salad is a creamy, protein-packed recipe made with juicy air fryer chicken breast, celery, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.Ready in under 30 minutes.Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Chicken Salad
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook for another 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into cubes.
- For a finer texture, pulse the cooked chicken a few times in a food processor. Skip this step if you prefer chunkier pieces.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl.
- Add the celery, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Air Fryer Chicken Salad on sandwiches, croissants, wraps, crackers, or over fresh greens.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be substituted if you're short on time.
- Serve with toasted bread, croissants, lettuce wraps, crackers, or stuffed into pita pockets.
- Add diced pickles or relish for extra tanginess.
- This recipe is ideal for weekly meal prep.