Fish McBites, McDonald's Newest Snack, Makes It To Select Stores In Time For Lent

McDonald's newest fried morsels, the McBites, have already conquered the land: even though they were introduced just months ago, they've already proven one of the bestselling items on the menu at the biggest restaurant chain in the world. And now McDonald's aims to invade the sea as well by releasing a fish-based version of the McBites.

The new Fish McBites were first spotted by a GrubGrade reader at a McDonald's in Fort Worth, Tex. A commenter then noted that the Fish McBites already has its own page on the McDonald's website.

The chicken of the sea may be tuna, but according to the official website, the Chicken McBites of the sea are made of "real Alaskan pollock." They're also served with tartar dipping sauce.

FoodBeast speculated that the Fish McBites may have been released in February to try and capitalize on the demand for fish among devout observers of Lent.

UPDATE: McDonald's spokesperson Danya Proud wrote to HuffPost Food to explain the current status of Fish McBites. "These are in test in a couple of markets, however the test is in infancy. We will continue to evaluate customer feedback and restaurant operations," she said. "It is too early to comment or speculate on the future role this menu item may place on our menu."

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Comments

[dbrett480]

07:57 PM on 03/03/2012

You're in trouble if you are eating fish from McDonald's.

[I-US]

10:35 PM on 02/26/2012

Yuck.

[French Toast]

12:49 AM on 02/26/2012

Popplers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=291axBL4l_w

[Sadie Swanagan]

07:34 PM on 02/25/2012

the fish mcbites arent crispy enough on the outside...otherwise it wouldnt b too bad... the chicken mcbites tasted too much like flour...

[E V]

06:35 PM on 02/25/2012

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little....and it probably tastes better than the fish nuggets...

[sacmom3]

11:17 AM on 02/25/2012

I've given up trying to eat healthy at McDonald's. The salads are always expired and or old and wilted. The oatmeal is awful, and the yogurt always taste off and soured. It makes me angry because I know if McDonald's gave their healthier options more support, they would sell better. It's not that nobody wants to eat salad. Nobody wants to eat a salad that is ready for the landfill.

[nomoresoundbytes]

12:41 PM on 05/08/2012

(They make them in the morning for the day, but lettuce wilts quickly. But most people make salads right before they eat them.)

Unfortunately, there isn't enough market for good food among the McDonald's frequenters, so it isn't a priority. Although I often purchase a grilled chicken wrap - little lettuce, little tomato, little cheese, and bbq sauce with about 1/4 breast of chicken. Not bad - few calories.

But if we really cared, we wouldn't be eating anything we didn't make or cannot pronounce the ingredients of, eliminating most of McDonald's offerings.

[Tigerclaw]

08:33 AM on 02/25/2012

What a pathetic video, and get rid of the commercials. I know you're hurting for money, but that doesn't help.

[roger stillick]

01:49 AM on 02/25/2012

McDonalds are franchise operations, only as good as their owners... the two cities near me each have successful McDs- only one serves edible food, both in business over 15 years... On the other side of midnight, in a town half way from the Airport and home is a warm clean place where my grand child can get something to eat-and its Sunday nite... IN THE GOOD ONE, fish bites will be ok...

[Dubagee]

10:42 PM on 02/24/2012

Ugh, another fried food to put in their arsenal. Why can't ANY fast food joint sell GRILLED McBites or McNuggets or WHATEVER they call them. Common now! One second these places are promoting their "healthy" food and the next, bring on the FRIED CRAP!

http://gigieatscelebrities.com
http://youtube.com/gigieatscelebrities

[Kaila]

03:40 PM on 02/26/2012

I know right!
I would have KILLED for grilled McNuggets before I became vegan, I used to buy the grilled snack wraps and throw the tortilla away

[therecordstop]

04:51 PM on 02/24/2012

I actually had someone that works for McDonalds tell me that the food is not made in a lab?? How did McDonalds fool you??? I suggest you keep eating that stuff and see what happens to your body?

[kagu632418]

04:16 PM on 02/24/2012

Ykes! It makes me wonder what "Kind of fish" it has in int? Probably ground up something tasting like fish, but its actually waste ....

[E V]

06:31 PM on 02/25/2012

This has "meat glue" written all over it.

[jenalan]

01:57 PM on 02/24/2012

Mmmmm..."tartar dipping sauce." I've always regarded the Filet-o-Fish as a mere pallet for the delicious, delicious tartar sauce, anyway....

[E V]

06:32 PM on 02/25/2012

Sort of like the chickey nuggets are a vehicle for the sweet and sour sauce, and their ridiculously good honey.

[HappyBrit]

01:12 PM on 02/24/2012

As opposed to fake Alaskan pollock?

[Justgot2thinking]

05:14 PM on 02/24/2012

As opposed to Alaskan pollock mixed with whatever is on the floor at the time.

[Happy Kine]

12:32 PM on 02/24/2012

Any futurama fans reminded of the Popplers ?

Those folks from Omicron Persei 8 are goinbg to be angry !

[frank day]

11:59 AM on 02/24/2012

Is it made from pink extruded fish pieces??

[jenalan]

02:03 PM on 02/24/2012

Don't they make a Play-Doh kit to make those?