McDonald's Fish Sandwich Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
809 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
McDonald's Fish Sandwich Copycat Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by making a tartar sauce from mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, parsley, capers, lemon juice, sugar, and salt, allowing the flavors to meld chilled. Panko breadcrumbs are crisped in the oven to ensure crunchiness. White fish fillets cut into squares are dipped in a batter of egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, flour, and seasonings, then coated with the toasted breadcrumbs before baking. After baking, each fish patty is topped with a slice of cheddar cheese that melts from the residual heat.
To assemble, warm buns are layered with the tartar sauce, fish fillet with cheese, and then topped for a sandwich that mirrors the texture and flavor balance of the original. This version avoids frying but still delivers a crisp exterior and tender fish center, making it a suitable homemade alternative to the fast-food staple.
The tartar sauce can be made ahead and chilled to enrich its flavor. Baking the coated fish reduces oil use while preserving a satisfying crispness. This sandwich is best eaten fresh to enjoy the contrast between crunchy fish and soft bun.
Ingredients
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lb White fish fillets flat
- 4 hamburger buns or brioche buns, soft
- 4 lices cheddar cheese
- cooking spray
Batter:
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
Tartar sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon capers drained and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
Tartar sauce:
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes in the fridge until ready to use.
Make the fish patties:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spread breadcrumbs on a baking tray. Spray with oil and bake for 3 - 5 minutes or until golden. Immediately transfer to a bowl.
- Clean the tray and spray it with oil.
- Cut fish fillets into equal square shapes that are just slightly larger than the buns.
- In a medium bowl stir together the Batter ingredients.
- Gently dip and coat the fish squares in batter and after that place them in the breadcrumbs and use your hands to delicately press them so all the sides are well covered.
- Transfer to the prepared tray and repeat with the remaining fish.
- Bake the fillets for 12 - 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- After removing from the oven, immediately top with cheese so residual heat will semi-melt it.
Assemble:
- Cut buns in half, and microwave for 20 seconds to warm through.
- Top with the fish and cheese, and a good dollop of tartare sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 809 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 809kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1519mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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