Recreating McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich

Author: Webb Henrietta | Food Researcher

If you're a fan of McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich, you can't miss this homemade version that competes with the drive-thru original. As one of our taste testers at the kitchen, Liz Mervosh, described it, "It's not just a copycat; it's actually better – more fish, more cheese, more sauce. The combination of the crispy breaded fish and the soft bun is exceptional. Skip the drive-thru and craft your own sandwich."

Ingredients:

• Canola oil, for frying
• 4 skinless cod fillets (about 4x4 inches and 1-inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 brioche hamburger buns
• 4 processed American cheese slices
• 2 teaspoons tap water
• McDonald's Tartar Sauce
• Cooked shoestring fries

Directions:

1. Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven to 360°F.
2. Pat dry the cod fillets and season with salt.
3. Prepare three shallow bowls for the egg mixture, panko, and flour mix.
4. Dip each fillet in the egg mixture, then coat with panko. Fry until golden and crispy.
5. Steam the buns with cheese slices in the microwave.
6. Assemble the sandwich by placing the fish fillet on the bun with tartar sauce. Serve with fries.

Nutrition Per Serving:

• Calories: 766
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 87g
• Protein: 45g