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Two Crispy Chicken Wrap halves stacked on a white plate with fresh lettuce and tomato.
Maryam

Crispy Chicken Wrap

Crispy fried chicken tenders wrapped in a warm tortilla with cool ranch, sharp cheddar, and fresh veggies for the ultimate handheld dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken tenderloins patted dry
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 tsp salt plus more for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
For Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size, warmed
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato diced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

Prep the Chicken
  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour buttermilk into a second shallow bowl. Pat chicken tenderloins completely dry with paper towels - this is crucial for crispiness.
  2. Working one at a time, dip each tenderloin into buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing firmly so the coating adheres. Place on a wire rack and let rest 10 minutes - this helps the coating stick during frying.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F. Fry chicken in batches, 3-4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Lay warmed tortillas on a clean surface. Spread 2 tablespoons ranch down the center of each. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, 1/4 cup cheese, and 2-3 crispy chicken tenders. Fold the bottom up, then fold in the sides and roll tightly, burrito-style.
  2. Cut wraps in half on the diagonal and serve right away while the chicken is still crisp. The contrast of hot, crunchy chicken with cool ranch and fresh vegetables is what makes this special.

Notes

For extra-crispy chicken, double-dredge: after the first flour coating, dip back into buttermilk, then into flour again before frying. The chicken can be fried up to 30 minutes ahead and held in a 200 degree F oven on a wire rack to stay crisp. Swap ranch for spicy mayo or honey mustard for a different flavor profile.