McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Copycat Recipe – Crispy, Cheesy & Just Like the Real Thing! 🐟🍔


Love McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish but want to make it at home? This spot-on copycat recipe delivers that iconic crispy fish patty, melty cheese, and tangy tartar sauce on a soft steamed bun—just like the fast-food favorite, but fresher, crispier, and even more delicious!

Perfect for Lent, fish fry nights, or anytime you crave that classic taste, this homemade version is easy to make and way better than drive-thru!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Tastes just like McDonald’s – But with higher-quality ingredients!
✅ Crispy outside, flaky inside – No soggy fish here.
✅ Easy tartar sauce hack – Better than store-bought.
✅ Kid-approved – Picky eaters love it.

Ingredients (Makes 4 Sandwiches)

For the Fish Patties

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, pollock, or haddock, ~5 oz each)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Tartar Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp sugar

  • ¼ tsp onion powder

For Assembling

  • 4 soft hamburger buns (steamed or toasted)

  • 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)

  • Lettuce (optional, not traditional but fresh!)

Step-by-Step Instructions


 

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