Copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap

We all have that one guilty pleasure when it comes to fast food. For me, it’s anything that comes from those iconic golden arches—so when I can indulge at home any time I please with a copycat McDonald’s snack wrap recipe, I’m a happy camper.

Why are McDonald’s snack wraps so good? There’s not really anything insanely special about them (there isn’t even a secret burger sauce on them), but for whatever reason, I cannot resist them. If you share my love for this value menu classic, you’ll know the McDonald’s snack wrap recipe begins with a flour tortilla wrapped around a golden, crispy chicken tender with lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese and a generous smear of ranch dressing.

This homemade version is a spot-on dupe that uses frozen chicken tenders for maximum ease. Simply prepare the tenders as directed by the package and assemble the wraps. After making them once, I guarantee you’ll be making them on repeat all week long as an after-school snack for the kids or a weekend pick-me-up after a long day of yard work.

Copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap Ingredients

• Frozen chicken tenders: You can turn a bag of frozen chicken tenders into so many things, including this snack wrap recipe. They’re one of our favorite shortcut ingredients for busy weeknights.
• Flour tortillas: You can use your favorite brand of tortillas from the supermarket or try making homemade flour tortillas for this chicken snack wrap recipe.
• Ranch dressing: Snack wraps are the perfect recipe with ranch dressing to use up the bottle that’s been lingering in your refrigerator. Just a tablespoon provides some creaminess and an herbaceous punch of garlic and onion to every bite.
• Lettuce: A small handful of crisp and refreshing shredded lettuce offers a cooling contrast to the creamy dressing and salty breaded fried chicken tenders.
• Cheddar cheese: To complete this copycat recipe, finish each snack wrap with a generous pinch of cheddar cheese. We like using extra-sharp cheddar to maximize the cheesy flavor.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the chicken tenders

Prepare the chicken tenders according to the package directions.

Editor’s Tip: McDonald’s chicken tenders may be deep-fried, but you can prepare your frozen chicken tenders using your preferred method at home. Most brands offer package directions for baking, frying or microwaving. You can even make air-fryer chicken strips if you don’t want to turn on the oven.

Step 2: Assemble and enjoy

Spread one tablespoon of ranch dressing over the center of each tortilla.

Layer on a cooked chicken tender and lettuce.

Add cheddar cheese, then fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and serve the snack wraps.

Copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap Variations

• Sauce options: Create a different flavor profile by changing up the sauce. Buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce and honey mustard are just a few dipping sauces that we think would work well on snack wraps.
• Grilled chicken snack wrap: For a healthier twist, substitute grilled chicken tenders for breaded chicken tenders.
• Cheese considerations: If you don’t have shredded cheddar, opt for shredded pepper jack, Colby, Monterey Jack or Swiss.
• Other toppings for snack wraps: Feel free to doctor up your McDonald’s snack wrap recipe with other tasty toppings like pickles, cucumbers, diced tomato, sliced jalapeno pepper, fresh spinach or some zippy slices of red onion.

How to Store Copycat McDonald’s Snack Wraps

For the best taste, we recommend storing the components for this copycat McDonald’s snack wrap separately in airtight food storage containers. To serve, reheat the chicken tenders in the oven or the microwave and then assemble them when you’re ready.

How long does a copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap last?

Once cooked, frozen breaded chicken tenders should be enjoyed within three to four days.

Copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap Tips

Can you make fried chicken tenders from scratch for a copycat McDonald’s Snack Wrap?

Absolutely. If you’re looking to make a gourmet version of this fast food classic, feel free to make homemade chicken tenders from scratch.

How do you make ranch dressing from scratch?

While store-bought dressing is tasty, nothing beats homemade ranch. If you’ve never made salad dressing from scratch before, don’t be intimidated. Thanks to ranch seasoning packets, you can make a super simple and delicious ranch at home. Combine 1 packet of ranch powder with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of buttermilk in a small Mason jar. Whisk them together until they form a smooth dressing, and then use it as desired.

What can you serve with a copycat McDonald’s snack wrap?

Why stop with just a copycat McDonald’s snack wrap? Round out your fast food feast with other copycat fast food recipes. Try a copycat Chick-fil-A peach milkshake, or stick to the McDonald’s copycat recipe theme by making a copycat McDonald’s peanut butter crunch McFlurry.