Description
These Animal Style Fries are a homemade take on In-N-Out’s famous loaded fries. Crispy fries are topped with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and a rich, tangy special sauce—perfect for a snack, side, or indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Special Sauce:
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
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2 tbsp sweet relish
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1 tbsp sugar
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1/2 tbsp chili flakes (optional)
Main Ingredients:
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1/2 bag frozen fries
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4 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
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2 onions, diced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp neutral oil
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1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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Caramelize the Onions – Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat and add neutral oil. Stir in diced onions and salt. Cook slowly, stirring every few minutes, until onions are golden brown and caramelized (~30 minutes). Lower heat if onions start to burn.
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Prepare the Special Sauce – In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, relish, sugar, and chili flakes. Stir until smooth and set aside.
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Cook the Fries – Bake or fry frozen fries according to package instructions until crispy.
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Assemble the Fries – Place hot fries on a serving plate. Add cheddar or American cheese slices on top and broil for 3-5 minutes until melted. Top with caramelized onions and drizzle with special sauce.
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Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
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Use fresh-cut fries for an even better homemade version.
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Store extra special sauce in the fridge for up to a week—it’s great on burgers too!
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For extra crispiness, double-fry the fries.1
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg