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Freshly baked ranch chicken tenders rest on the parchment-lined baking sheet on the white marble cooktop. Their golden, crispy coating looks perfectly done, accompanied by a small dish of dipping sauce for serving.

Crack Chicken Tenders Recipe

These Crack Chicken Tenders are crispy, cheesy, and packed with Ranch flavor! Baked to golden perfection, they’re an easy, addictive snack or meal that’s way better than fast food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. chicken tenders
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Ziplock bag (for crushing crackers)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet placed on a white marble cooktop, prepared for the chicken tenders. The smooth, clean parchment paper contrasts with the dark baking tray, ready for the next step in the recipe.
  2. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    A glass bowl filled with mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder sits on the white marble cooktop. A spoon is partially submerged in the mixture, ready to combine the ingredients into a creamy coating.
  3. Crush Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and place them in a separate bowl.
    A ziplock bag filled with Ritz crackers rests on the white marble cooktop, being crushed by a rolling pin. The golden crumbs start to break apart, spreading slightly around the bag, getting ready for the crispy coating.
  4. Coat chicken tenders with the mayo mixture, then roll them in crushed crackers to coat evenly.
    A raw chicken tender is fully coated in a creamy mayonnaise mixture inside a glass bowl on the white marble cooktop. The rich blend clings to the chicken, ensuring a flavorful base for the crispy crust.
  5. Arrange tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
    Neatly arranged breaded chicken tenders sit on the parchment-lined baking sheet atop the white marble cooktop, ready to be baked. The golden cracker coating glistens slightly under the kitchen light.
  6. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
    The oven door is slightly open, revealing chicken tenders baking on the middle rack. The crispy coating is turning golden brown under the heat, indicating they are almost ready to be served.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
    Freshly baked ranch chicken tenders rest on the parchment-lined baking sheet on the white marble cooktop. Their golden, crispy coating looks perfectly done, accompanied by a small dish of dipping sauce for serving.