Crispy Feta Croutons Salad

Large bowl of salad with air fried feta cheese croutons

5 from 9 votes

Add some flavor and bite to your salads with these air fried crispy feta croutons. Simple to make, they're great for soups and wraps too!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling time 20

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 291kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the Croutons

1 8 ounce package feta cheese cut into ½” cubes
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs

For the Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup olive oil

For the Salad

1 head romaine chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ red onion sliced
2 Persian cucumbers sliced

Instructions

Make the Croutons

Place the feta cubes on a paper towel and pat off any excess liquid.
Add the flour to a small, shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined. Add the breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
Dip a feta square in the flour, followed by the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. Dip the feta back into the egg and then back into the breadcrumbs a second time.
Transfer the feta square on a small plate or baking tray and repeat with the remaining croutons.
Place the feta squares in the freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes.
Once the feta croutons are cold to the touch, transfer them to an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F until they are golden brown on the edges, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.

Make Dressing & Assemble the Salad

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Slowly stream in the olive oil, whisking constantly until incorporated.
Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in a large serving bowl. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with the feta croutons and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: The feta croutons can be stored in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. They can be eaten cold or reheated in the air fryer at 360F for 2 to 3 minutes.

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