In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries

Here’s a simple and tasty In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries recipe! Crispy french fries are topped with melty American cheese, caramelized onions, and a homemade special sauce. Perfect for a quick snack or indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Special Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• ½ tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 2 tbsp sweet relish
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tbsp chili flakes (optional)

Main Ingredients

• ½ bag frozen fries
• Cheddar cheese or American cheese slices
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions:
   Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat and add the neutral oil. Toss in the diced onions and salt, stirring occasionally. Let the onions caramelize slowly, which can take at least 30 minutes. Lower the heat if they start to brown too quickly.
2. Make the Special Sauce:
   While the onions cook, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sweet relish, sugar, and optional chili flakes. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Fries:
   Bake or fry the frozen fries according to the package instructions. Once done, transfer them to a serving dish.
4. Add Cheese and Broil:
   Place slices of American cheese (or grated cheddar) on top of the fries. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
5. Assemble and Serve:
   Once the cheese is melted, top the fries with the caramelized onions and drizzle with the special sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

• For a bit of spice, add chili flakes to the sauce (optional).
• Stir the onions regularly to prevent burning.
• In-N-Out traditionally uses American cheese, but shredded cheddar is a great alternative.

Enjoy your homemade Animal Style Fries!