Pairing a Filet-O-Fish with a chicken patty or Big Mac might seem wild, but it's a McDonald's-approved hack. Try this and other creative combos for a next-level Filet-O-Fish experience.
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00:00Pairing a Filet-O-Fish with a chicken patty or Big Mac might seem wild, but it's a McDonald's
00:05approved hack.
00:06Try this and other creative combos for a next-level Filet-O-Fish experience.
00:10What's the secret ingredient that elevates any meal?
00:13Bacon, of course.
00:14A TikTok creator recently went viral with her Eating What Employees Would Order series,
00:19where she shared a game-changing hack for McDonald's.
00:21In one of her most popular videos, she reveals the Filet-O-Fish BLT, a brilliant twist on
00:27the classic sandwich that has viewers hooked.
00:29To make it, simply order a Filet-O-Fish and add bacon, lettuce, tomato, and extra cheese.
00:35The TikToker rates it a perfect 10 out of 10, praising the combination and crediting
00:39a McDonald's employee who first shared the idea in a comment.
00:42The classic Filet-O-Fish is a simple sandwich, with just a fish patty, tartar sauce, and
00:47cheese.
00:48Adding BLT ingredients enhances the flavors, giving it a fresh, savory kick that makes
00:52perfect sense.
00:53It's no wonder this hack is becoming a fan favorite.
00:56Why spend a fortune at a fancy restaurant when you can enjoy Surf & Turf right at McDonald's?
01:01For just around $10, you can indulge in a delicious combo of steak and seafood.
01:05While most restaurants might frown upon customizing your order, McDonald's has embraced the concept,
01:10even promoting it in early 2022 with a set of menu hacks.
01:14One standout was the Surf & Turf Burger, a limited-time special that also came with free
01:18medium fries and a soft drink when ordered through the app.
01:21Here's the catch, though.
01:22McDonald's employees don't assemble it for you.
01:25Instead, you order the components — a classic Filet-O-Fish and a double cheeseburger — and
01:29put it together yourself.
01:31To make it, start with the bottom bun of the cheeseburger.
01:33Add one patty and a slice of cheese, then layer the Filet-O-Fish — minus the top bun
01:38— on top, finishing with the top half of the cheeseburger.
01:41This company-endorsed hack has taken off on social media, and for good reason.
01:45According to one TikTok creator, it's a flavor-packed surprise that's both fun and satisfying.
01:50It's like the best of both worlds come into one sandwich.
01:53For an even wilder food mashup, McDonald's introduced the Land, Air, and Sea Sandwich,
01:57a monstrous creation that became part of their fan-inspired hacks in early 2022.
02:02This beast combines a Big Mac, a McChicken, and a Filet-O-Fish into one towering sandwich.
02:08If you're feeling adventurous enough to tackle this towering stack, you can order the individual
02:12components — Big Mac, McChicken, and Filet-O-Fish — at your local McDonald's.
02:17However, you'll need to assemble it yourself.
02:19Simply open the Big Mac, then layer the McChicken and Filet-O-Fish patties inside.
02:24What you'll end up with is a sandwich so massive you might struggle to fit it in your mouth.
02:28It's no wonder this creation went viral on social media.
02:31One TikTok user who gave it a try shared their reaction, calling it an overwhelming yet delicious
02:36combination.
02:37It's like an explosion of flavors.
02:39Best of three worlds.
02:41Tartar sauce is a classic choice for fried fish, but what if you swapped it for Big Mac
02:45sauce?
02:46Here's a clever hack shared by Mike Harash, a former McDonald's corporate chef, who introduced
02:50this idea to TikTok and had fans buzzing.
02:53As a McDonald's corporate chef, I've tried a lot of different combinations, but a Filet-O-Fish
02:57with Mac sauce is far superior to a regular Filet-O-Fish.
03:02Mike isn't the only one suggesting Big Mac sauce on a Filet-O-Fish.
03:06YouTuber Carter's Eat also shared a video assembling the sandwich with Big Mac sauce,
03:11explaining her twist.
03:12The Big Mac sauce is super tangy, so that little bit of tang really pairs well with
03:16the fish.
03:17Australia is known for its crispy, delicious fish and chips, so it's no surprise that McDonald's
03:22Australia introduced a creative crispy fish hack.
03:25The idea's simple — order a Filet-O-Fish, get some fries, remove the top bun, and layer
03:30the fries right on top of the fish patty to create your own fish and fries sandwich.
03:34The official McDonald's Australia TikTok account even posted a video showing exactly how to
03:39make this fish-and-chips burger using medium-sized fries.
03:42As with all fast food hacks, social media food creators have been quick to give it a
03:47try.
03:48One TikTok user shared his version, spreading tartar sauce evenly on the sandwich, then
03:51stacking a generous amount of fries on top of the fish patty for that extra crunch and
03:56saltiness.
03:57The beauty of this hack?
03:58You're likely going to eat the fries alongside the sandwich anyway, so why not save time
04:02and combine everything into one satisfying bite?
04:05Wow, how many Filet-O-Fishes did you eat?
04:09That's over several months, Ryan.
04:11Still.
04:13Though the Filet-O-Fish is widely loved for its flavorful tartar sauce, some critics find
04:17it lacking in texture variety.
04:19A candid McDonald's employee on Reddit even shared their thoughts, calling it somewhat
04:23one-dimensional in that regard.
04:24I am a fan of juxtaposing textures, and I concede that the Filet-O-Fish does not have
04:29a contrasting crunch to balance the impossibly soft steamed bun and generous helping of tartar
04:34sauce.
04:35For those who crave a little crunch with their Filet-O-Fish, there's a simple fix.
04:39Instead of giving up on the sandwich's soft texture, you can add your own crunch.
04:42Here's how.
04:43First, order a Filet-O-Fish along with a Caesar Crispy Chicken Salad.
04:47Next, carefully extract all the crispy garlic and herb croutons from the salad.
04:52Remove the top bun from the Filet-O-Fish and pile those croutons on top of the fish patty.
04:56Close the sandwich, and you've created your own crunchier Filet-O-Fish, packed with extra
05:00flavor and texture.
05:02It's an easy hack that transforms the sandwich into something a bit more exciting.
05:05Enjoy!