Copycat McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich

Name: Copycat McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 4 (4-ounce) (4- x 4-inch) skinless cod fillets (about 1-inch thick); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 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 (Japanese-style breadcrumbs); 4 brioche hamburger buns, split; 4 (1/2-ounce each) processed American cheese slices; 2 teaspoons tap water; McDonald's Tartar Sauce; Cooked shoestring fries, for serving

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

If you love McDonald's Filet-o-Fish Sandwich as much as we do, you have to try this copycat recipe that's even better than the drive-thru. A thick, crispy fish filet is stacked on a steamed bun with that signature tartar sauce. Here's how to make it.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:25:17 GMT