Popeyes Fish Sandwich

Craving crispy seafood with bold flavor? The Popeyes Fish Sandwich delivers with a tender white fish filet, seasoned in Popeyes’ signature spice blend, hand-breaded, and fried to golden perfection. It’s all tucked into a warm, toasted brioche bun with zesty tartar sauce and crunchy pickles that take the flavor up a notch.

Allergens

• Fish (flounder filet)
• Wheat (found in the breading and bun)
• Soy (found in the bun and cooking oil)
• Eggs (found in the tartar sauce)
• Milk (found in the bun)

Popeyes Fish Sandwich Recipe

The Fish Sandwich from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a crispy, golden, flavor-packed masterpiece—but what if we told you that you could make an even better version right at home? That’s right! With just a few key ingredients and a little kitchen magic, you can recreate the legendary Popeyes Flounder Fish Sandwich in your own kitchen. Ready to unlock the secret recipe and impress your taste buds? Let’s dive in!

Ingredients

Buns

The Popeyes Fish Sandwich shines with its soft, buttery brioche bun. Want to make it at home? Here’s what you’ll need for those rich, fluffy buns—perfect for sandwich perfection!

• One egg yolk
• 3 tbsp butter
• Egg wash ( with 1 tbsp water)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp bread flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Tartar Sauce

Tartar sauce is the star of any great fish sandwich—creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. Want that signature zing in every bite? Here’s what you’ll need to make your own delicious tartar sauce at home!

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp chopped pickles
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped capers
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

Fish Filet

The crispy flounder filet is the heart of this delicious sandwich, bringing bold flavor and crunch. Want to make it at home? Here’s what you’ll need for the perfect crispy fish filet:

• 3 flounder filets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• Oil for frying

Fish Sandwich Preparation

The sandwich is very simple to make, but the marinating and dough need some time to settle. The total preparation time is about 2.5 hours, and the cooking time is 20 minutes.

Sandwich Bun Preparation

• Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and pour in 1/4 cup each of milk and water. Stir gently and continuously. After 2–3 minutes, add bread flour and keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a clumpy paste. Remove from heat and let it cool completely—this is your tangzhong starter.
• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, yeast, and 3/4 cup of warm milk. Stir well and let the mixture sit until it becomes foamy—this means the yeast is activated and ready to go.
• Add salt and bread flour to the foamy yeast mixture, then mix using a dough hook on medium speed. Gradually add the egg yolk and softened butter, followed by the cooled tangzhong, and continue mixing until a smooth dough forms.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Then lightly brush it with oil to keep it moist during rising.
• Now, shape the dough into the balls, and add a layer of egg with a brush.
• Bake the ball-shaped dough in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until it becomes golden.

Preparation of Tartar Sauce

• In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, lemon juice, capers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
• Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth, then chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Your creamy, zesty tartar sauce is now ready to enjoy!

Fish Fillet Preparation

• In a bowl, mix paprika, buttermilk, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Marinate the flounder fish filet in the mixture for 1 hour.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
• Dredge the marinated fish filet in the flour mixture, coating it evenly.
• Fry the filet in hot oil for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Assembling of Fish Sandwich

• Slice the brioche buns in half and spread tartar sauce on both sides.
• Place the crispy, golden fish filet on the bottom half, then top with pickles.
• Close the sandwich and serve — your homemade Popeyes Fish Sandwich is ready to enjoy!

Conclusion

The Popeyes Fish Sandwich is a fan favorite — but it’s only available for a limited time each year, making it a must-try while it lasts. Priced at just $5.49, it’s a great deal for seafood lovers craving bold flavor. Made with a crispy fish filet, zesty tartar sauce, crubnchy picbkles, and a soft brioche bun, this sandwich hits all the right notes. To check its availability, simply visit your nearest Popeyes or browse the Popeyes app for updates.

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