Description
These Ranch Chicken Tenders are a crispy, oven-baked delight, coated with savory ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and crushed crackers. Perfect for a quick dinner, appetizer, or snack, they’re ready in just 30 minutes and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Easy, flavorful, and kid-approved!
Ingredients
- Chicken tenders
- Mayonnaise
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Crushed crackers (such as Ritz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix coating: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, ranch mix, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat chicken: Dip each tender into the mayo mixture, coating evenly.
- Crust: Roll coated chicken in crushed crackers, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Spicy Option: Add cayenne pepper to the mayo mix.
- Cheese Swap: Use cheddar or mozzarella instead of Parmesan.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free crackers.
- Fresh Herbs: Add parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Oven at 350°F to keep them crispy.
