Air Fryer Filet O Fish (Mcdonald's Copycat) - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Published: Feb 25, 2024 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

This air fried fish filet sandwich is almost an exact replica of Mcdonald’s Filet O Fish sandwich but it is much healthier and not deep fried in a lot of oil!

Have you ever tried making your own fish sandwich in the air fryer? It tastes so much better and there’s way less oil involved if you use an air fryer. Don't have an air fryer? You can pan-fry the fish or bake them in your oven instead.

The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough, Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Lent season is upon us and one of my favorite things to eat are fish sandwiches during this time because all the fast food places have them out! They are so easy to make at home with your air fryer.

Just dip the fish in egg wash and bread crumbs and air fryer the cod or whatever type of fish you prefer, and plop it in between a brioche bun and some cheese.

Sometimes when I'm in a hurry I will use some already prepared breaded fish filets from the freezer section. They are about the same air frying time as the cod.

Ingredients Needed

• White fish filets - Such as cod, tilapia, halibut, or walleye - Any white fish will work for this. Walleye, cod, or halibut are some really good choices. My first choice is always walleye, but I did not have any walleye in my fridge at the time.
• Old Bay Seasoning - Old Bay seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that was developed in the Chesapeake Bay area of the United States. The seasoning typically contains celery salt, black pepper, paprika, and other spices plus it has a strong, savory flavor.
• Egg, beaten with a fork or whisk
• Panko bread crumbs - are a type of breadcrumb commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Panko bread crumbs can be found in most grocery stores and are often used as a substitute for traditional breadcrumbs in recipes.
• Low fat American Cheese Singles
• Light hamburger buns or brioche buns (will be more points)

How to make Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich

Step 1: Tartar Sauce: In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and pickle juice; set aside in the fridge while you prepare your fish.

Step 2: Mix the bread crumbs and seasoning together in a shallow dish. Stir to combine.

Step 3: In another shallow dish, beat an egg with a fork.

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Step 4: Take your fish and dip it into the egg on both sides, then dip it into the bread crumb mixture. Repeat with the remaining fish.

Air Fry: Place the fish in your air fryer basket and set the temperature for 350 and the time to 12 minutes. Spray the fish with cooking spray and close the basket.

Flip the fish half ways through cooking at 6 minutes.

When the fish is done, take it out and set it aside on a plate.

Recipe Tips

Toast your buns. Set the buns in the air fryer basket (white side up) and spray the buns with cooking spray. Continue cooking the buns for 2 to 3 minutes (same temperature as above) or until the buns are golden brown around the edges.

To serve: place the crispy fish filet with some cheese on top and a couple of tablespoons of the tarter sauce. Serve immediately.

Serving size: 1 sandwich

What to serve with fish sandwiches?

Make some Air Fryer Potato wedges or Cajun Air Fryer Tator Tots.

Air Fry some frozen cheese curds or any type of frozen french fry. I love the cheese curds at Culvers whenever I get a fish sandwich there.

This homemade fish sandwich wouldn't be complete with out some fresh Homemade 3 Ingredient Tartar Sauce.

For a healthier alternative, a side salad with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette can provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the sandwich. Coleslaw is another popular side dish that pairs well with fish sandwiches, offering a creamy and tangy element to balance out the flavors.

Additionally, you can also consider serving some pickles or a cup of corn chowder as tasty accompaniments to complete your meal

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