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In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries Recipe

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Enjoy a delicious homemade take on the famous In-N-Out Animal Style Fries with crispy fries topped with melted cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a tangy special sauce that perfectly mimics the iconic fast food favorite.

Ingredients

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In-N-Out Inspired 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)

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag frozen fries (approximately 10–12 oz)
  • Cheddar cheese or American cheese slices (about 1 cup shredded or 4 slices)
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the onions: Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat and add the neutral oil. Add the diced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir occasionally and cook gently for at least 30 minutes until the onions turn golden and caramelize, making sure not to let them burn by adjusting the heat as necessary.
  2. Prepare the special sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, rice or white vinegar, sweet relish, sugar, and optional chili flakes until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cook the fries: Bake or fry the frozen fries according to the package instructions until golden and crispy.
  4. Melt the cheese on fries: Once the fries are cooked, transfer them to an oven-safe dish. Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese or lay American cheese slices on top. Place under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Assemble the Animal Style Fries: Remove the cheesy fries from the oven, then top with the caramelized onions. Drizzle the prepared special sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • The chili flakes in the sauce are optional and add heat; omit if you prefer the classic original taste.
  • If the onions start to burn during caramelization, lower the heat to avoid bitterness.
  • Keep stirring the onions frequently to ensure even caramelization.
  • While In-N-Out uses American cheese slices, shredded cheddar cheese is a delicious alternative and works well.

Keywords: animal style fries, cheese fries, fast food copycat, fries, in n out copycat

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