McDonald’s Bacon Ranch McCrispy

This homemade McDonald’s Bacon Ranch McCrispy is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor! A crunchy fried chicken fillet, smoky bacon, and tangy ranch dressing come together for the ultimate fast-food-style sandwich.

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Ingredients Needed:

Ranch Dressing:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix

Fried Chicken:

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 
• 1 egg 
• 1/2 cup milk
• vegetable oil 

Sandwich Assembly:

• 4 potato hamburger buns
• 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
• 8 slices applewood smoked bacon 
• 12 crinkle-cut dill pickles
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 
• 12 large round tomato slices 

How To Make Bacon Ranch McCrispy?

1. Make the ranch dressing: Mix the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a small bowl. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
2. Prepare the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thinner pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Set up the breading station: In one bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
4. Heat the oil: Pour 4 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 175°C.
5. Bread the chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the flour mix, then into the egg mix, and back into the flour mix. Let them rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes to help the coating stick.
6. Fry the chicken: Fry 2 pieces at a time for about 7-8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through 74°C inside. Place on a wire rack to drain.
7. Toast the buns: Brush the inside of each bun with melted butter and toast in a pan over medium heat until golden brown.
8. Assemble the sandwich: Spread ranch dressing on the bottom bun, add a crispy chicken piece, 3 slices of bacon, and 3 pickles. Spread more ranch on the top bun and close the sandwich.
9. Make it deluxe: Add shredded lettuce and tomato slices between the bacon and pickles for extra flavor.

Recipe Tips:

• Let the Chicken Rest Before Frying: After coating the chicken, let it sit on a wire rack for 5 minutes. This helps the breading stick better and stay crispy when frying.
• Use a Food Thermometer: To make sure your chicken is cooked perfectly, check the internal temperature. It should be 74°C inside. This prevents undercooked or dry chicken.
• Double-Coat for Extra Crunch: For a crispier texture, dip the chicken in flour, then egg, then flour again. This creates a thick, crunchy coating just like fast food-style sandwiches.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Fryer: Fry only two pieces at a time to keep the oil hot. If you add too many at once, the oil temperature drops, making the chicken greasy instead of crispy.
• Toast the Buns for the Best Texture: Buttering and toasting the buns makes a big difference. It keeps them from getting soggy and adds a rich, buttery flavor to the sandwich.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Bacon Ranch McCrispy cool down first. Keep the chicken in a sealed container and store the buns and toppings separately. Put everything in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Only freeze the fried chicken. Wrap each piece in plastic, put them in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Set the air fryer to 175°C. Place the fried chicken inside and heat for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 565 kcal
• Total Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 96mg
• Sodium: 1005mg
• Potassium: 612mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 30g