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This McDonald’s Copycat Filet -o- Fish Sandwich is crispy and topped with chipotle tartar sauce for some tanginess and heat. It comes together in just about twenty minutes.
Ingredients for Copycat Filet -o- Fish Sandwich
Fish- Codfish is the best fish to use for this. It’s light and flaky but thick. It takes breading well.
Breading- A mix of panko and flour will make the perfect coating for the fish.
Spices- Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper come together to add the perfect blend for the breading.
Oil- The oil for frying is important. You want to choose an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable or peanut oil.
Buns- Brioche buns are my top choice for this sandwich because they are so soft and airy.
Cheese- To stay true to the McDonald’s version a slice of cheese is required. I love using cheddar cheese for this.
Chipotle tartar sauce – I like to make a chipotle tartar sauce for this because it adds just an extra layer of flavor. The chipotle peppers add a nice spicy kick to the sauce.
How to make Filet -o- Fish Sandwich
Making the copycat filet -o- fish sandwich is rather simple. I focus on making the perfectly golden and crispy piece of fried fish and chipotle tartar sauce. Then it’s just assembling the sandwich altogether.
Take a large piece of codfish and cut it into 4 even pieces. Then coat the fish with the breading and spices. Fry up the fish until nice and golden brown and set aside on a wire rack to cool.
Start to toast the brioche buns with a slice of cheese on each.
In a food processor mix together the ingredients for the chipotle tartar sauce. Begin to assemble the sandwich by placing a pice of fish on the brioche buns. Lastly, add the tartar sauce and enjoy!
Copycat Filet -o- Fish Sandwich
Ingredients
Fish
- 12 oz Codfish
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Canola, peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche buns
Chipolte Tartar Sauce
- 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut Codfish into 4 even pieces, about the same size of the buns. Begin to heat oil in a skillet until 350 degrees, the oil should be at least 1 inch deep.
- In a box mix together the spices, flour and panko. I didn’t measure while seasoning, just put as much seasoning as you like.
- In a separate box whisk together the egg with the water.
- Place cheese on the bottom of the buns and toast your buns to desired liking.
- Dip the fish into the egg wash, shake off the excess then dip into the panko mix. Place in the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides. About 3 minutes per side, 5 minutes if the fish is thicker.
- Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels for about 2 minutes. Then place the fish filets on the buns.
- In a food processor or blender combine all the ingredients for the chipotle relish until smooth.
- Put as much chipotle tartar sauce as you want on the buns and enjoy! I like to add a piece of lettuce, tomato and some onions too. But, if you want it truly like the filet-o-fish don’t add any of those.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
