Description
Recreate the iconic In-N-Out Animal Style Fries at home with this easy copycat recipe! Crispy fries are topped with gooey melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy, tangy special sauce. Perfect for a fast-food-inspired snack, side dish, or game night treat!
Ingredients
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Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes (optional)
Fries & Toppings:
- 1/2 bag frozen fries
- 4 slices American cheese (or shredded cheddar)
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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Caramelize the Onions:
- Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
- Add diced onions and salt, stirring occasionally. Cook for 30+ minutes until golden and caramelized. Reduce heat if they brown too fast.
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Prepare the Special Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, relish, sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
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Cook the Fries:
- Follow the package instructions for baking, frying, or air-frying the frozen fries until golden and crispy.
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Melt the Cheese:
- Place cooked fries on a baking sheet, top with cheese slices or shredded cheddar.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
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Assemble the Fries:
- Top the cheesy fries with caramelized onions.
- Drizzle the special sauce over the top.
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Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy fries: Double fry them or bake them longer than recommended.
- Customize the cheese: Try Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a cheese blend.
- Make it spicy: Add hot sauce to the special sauce or sprinkle sliced jalapeños on top.
- Want to make homemade fries? Slice russet potatoes, soak in cold water, then fry or bake until crisp.
