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Recreate the delicious Popeyes Fish Sandwich at home with this easy copycat recipe. Crispy fish, a soft bun, and tangy sauce make this sandwich a perfect meal for any occasion.

Popeyes Fish Sandwich Copycat Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Recreate the delicious Popeyes Fish Sandwich at home with this easy copycat recipe. Crispy fish fillets, tangy sauce, and a soft bun make this sandwich a perfect meal!

Ingredients 

  • 2 Flounder Fillets , (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoky paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Serving:

  • 2 Brioche rolls
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • 4-6 slices dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup tartar sauce

Instructions

  • Start by making the Cajun spice blend. In a small bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika,  red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well. 
  • Generously rub olive oil over the flounder fillets, both sides. Coat the fillets with the Cajun flour mix. Press firmly with your hands to make sure that the coating stays on.
  • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, and then place your coated fillets into the air fryer basket.
  • Spray VERY GENEROUSLY (the entire coating) with cooking spray, air fry for 5 minutes, flip and SPRAY again with cooking spray, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. (Use air fryer setting)
  • Then spread the butter on the Brioche buns, and place into the air fry for 2 minutes at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, or until golden brown.
  • To Assemble: Spread a thin coating of tartar sauce on the top and bottom of the Brioche buns, then place your cooked fish on top, add the pickle slices on top of the fish, and then the top bun.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 62gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 1921mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 799IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 3mg