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A breaded McDonalds Filet-O-Fish with mayonnaise, served with French fries on a white plate. A glass of iced drink and a potted plant are in the background.
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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

The Filet O Fish is probably one of their most underrated menu items, but it does have a huge fan club! Now you can make this Copycat McDonalds Filet o Fish right at home and skip the drive thru. Soft buns are topped with american cheese, a perfectly frie d fish filet and topped with a creamy, flavorful tartar sauce to create one delicious sandwich. You get the recipe for the sandwich and the tartar sauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1508kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless cod filets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Light oil for frying
  • 4 soft brioche or potato buns
  • 4 slices of American cheese

Tartar Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons dill relish
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 teaspoons finely chopped white onion

Instructions

  • In a bowl whisk together your egg, mayo, mustard, cornstarch and flour and ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt.
    1 egg, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon flour
  • In a food processor pulse your panko breadcrumbs a bit just to get them a little finer.
    2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Combine the breadcrumbs with the paprika and remaining salt.
    1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
    Light oil for frying
  • Dredge the filets in the wet mixture then in the dry and set aside.
    4 skinless cod filets
  • Once all the filets are breaded add them to the oil, careful not to overcrowd.
  • Fry them about 3-4 minutes per side until crispy golden brown on each side.
  • Meanwhile make your tartar sauce.
  • Combine the mayo, relish, sugar and onion.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dill relish, 1 teaspoon sugar, 3 teaspoons finely chopped white onion
  • Set on a wire rack or paper towel lined plate to drain any excess grease
  • To assemble your sandwiches place a slice of cheese on the bottom of each bun and top with a hot filet.
    4 slices of American cheese, 4 soft brioche or potato buns
  • Spoon your homemade tartar sauce on top of each sandwich and top with the top bun.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1508kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 178g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 474mg | Sodium: 2280mg | Potassium: 3845mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 583mg | Iron: 7mg