Homemade Mc Donalld's Filet-O-Fish
Crispy white fish, melty cheese, and tartar sauce on a toasted potato bun—a fresher, tastier take on the McDonald's classic.
Ingredients
For the Breading:
- 2 large eggs
- 60 ml all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
For the Fish:
- 2 white fish fillets 225g each, such as cod or tilapia, halved crosswise
- For Frying:
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil for shallow frying
For Assembly:
- 4 potato buns lightly toasted
- 4 slices American cheese
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Place panko in another.
- Pat fillets dry, season, dip in egg-flour mix, then coat with panko.
- Add 6 mm oil to a skillet and heat over medium until shimmering.
- Fry fillets 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- On a toasted bun, layer cheese, hot fish, tartar sauce, and top bun.
- Enjoy immediately with fries, slaw, or chips.