Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken Coating
   In a medium bowl, stir together mayo, Dijon mustard, and Scorching Afternoon seasoning. In a food processor (or good old-fashioned Ziploc bag + rolling pin therapy session), crush the pretzels into fine crumbs and pour into a wide shallow bowl.

2. Coat the Chicken
   Pat the chicken breasts dry. Slather them with the mayo-mustard mixture until fully coated, then dredge in pretzel crumbs until every inch is crunchy.

3. Cook the Chicken
   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray coated chicken with olive oil spray, then arrange pieces in the air fryer basket without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Cook 17–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden with an internal temp of 165°F.

4. Mix the Dressing
   In a large measuring cup or jar, whisk together yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Assemble the Salad
   Arrange greens on a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with onion slices, tomato wedges, and sliced pretzel chicken. Drizzle generously with honey mustard dressing and get ready to impress yourself.

This Spicy Mustard Pretzel Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is equal parts crispy, zesty, and refreshing. It’s hearty enough to satisfy the “I need real food” crowd, but still fresh and vibrant. Basically, it’s proof that salad doesn’t have to be boring—it can bring the heat.