Make your own version of the famous McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish right at home, and trust me, it’s even better than the one you had last month! Picture this: a crispy, flaky fried fish filet with a delectable tartar sauce and cheese snuggled between the softest buns you can imagine. Forget about hitting the drive-thru next time and dive into making this flavor-packed treat yourself!
Filet-O-Fish Copycat
Ingredients
**Tartar Sauce:**
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
**Flour Breading:**
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
**Egg Batter:**
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
**Panko Breading:**
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
**For Assembly:**
- 4 white fish fillets
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 brioche buns toasted with butter
- Butter for toasting
- Optional lettuce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
**Making the Tartar Sauce:**
- Combine mayo, dill relish, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, mustard, dill, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and thick.
**Preparing the Breading:**
- In one bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, chili powder, and black pepper.
- Blend panko breadcrumbs, salt, chili powder, and black pepper until sandy. Transfer to a bowl.
- Dip each fish fillet in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko mix, using separate hands for dry and wet.
**Frying and Assembling:**
- Heat vegetable oil to 325°F.
- Carefully fry fillets for 8 to 9 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain excess oil on a wire rack, then top each fillet with American cheese.
- On toasted buns, assemble fish, cheese, tartar sauce, and lettuce if desired.
- Close sandwiches and savor every bite!