Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat)
User Reviews
5
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Servings
6
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Calories
836 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat)
Description
The recipe begins by slowly caramelizing diced yellow onions in butter over low heat to bring out their natural sweetness. Sugar is added to aid the caramelization process. Separately, a secret spread is made by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish, creating a tangy and creamy sauce. Frozen shoestring French fries are baked on a sheet pan until crisp and golden, then topped with slices of American cheese and returned to the oven at a lower temperature to melt the cheese.
Once assembled, the fries are generously drizzled with the secret spread and sprinkled with the caramelized onions. This layering results in a combination of crispy fries, melty cheese, sweet and soft onions, and a creamy, tangy sauce. The recipe suggests serving immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures.
Additional serving suggestions include pairing with ketchup or mustard on the side, topping with pickle chips, or adding sliced pickled jalapeños or pepperoncinis for heat. The recipe also notes that cheese sauce can be substituted for melted slices if preferred. These fries are a convenient homemade version of the popular fast-food side.
Ingredients
caramelized onions
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
copycat secret spread
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 7 tablespoons ketchup
- 5 tablespoons pickle relish sweet
sheet pan fries
- 30 ounces French Fries frozen, shoe string cut
- 8 lices American cheese
Instructions
caramelized onions
- Melt butter in a large pan, over medium-low heat. Add onions.
- Sweat onions until softened and translucent, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar.
- Raise heat to medium and continue to cook onions, stirring frequently, until onions have darkened and caramelized, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
spread
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
Assembly
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Spread frozen French fries onto a baking sheet, in a single layer. Bake French fries until crisp and lightly browned 2 to 26 minutes.
- Remove fries from oven, lower oven temperature to 350˚F, and top fries with cheese slices.
- Place fries back into the oven and bake for about 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Top fries with a generous drizzle of spread and a sprinkle of caramelized onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use American cheese for the authentic flavor associated with Animal Style Fries.
- Frozen store-bought shoestring fries save preparation time compared to making fries from scratch.
- Allow ample time for slow caramelization of onions to develop their sweetness and depth.
- Reserve some secret sauce for serving on the side alongside ketchup for dipping.
- Enhance toppings with pickle chips, ketchup, mustard, or sliced pickled jalapeños or pepperoncinis for spiciness.
- Swap melted cheese slices for cheese sauce if preferred for a different texture on the fries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 836 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 836kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 66g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 2243mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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