In-N-Out Animal Style Fries Recipe

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5

44 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    325 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

In-N-Out Animal Style Fries Recipe

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These Animal Style Fries combine crispy french fries with melted American cheese, caramelized onions sautéed in butter, and a tangy special sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and vinegar. The result is a rich, savory side dish that features a blend of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors layered on top of hot fries. Ideal for enjoying immediately after preparation, this dish showcases the classic elements inspired by the famous fast-food variation.

Description

The In-N-Out Animal Style Fries recipe starts with a generous portion of frozen French fries cooked according to your preferred method—baking, frying, or air frying. While the fries cook, a simple sauce is prepared by blending mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and white vinegar. The chopped white onions are sautéed in butter until caramelized, imparting a sweet and rich flavor. Once the fries are ready, they are layered with slices of American cheese, the butter-caramelized onions, and finished with the tangy sauce. The warmth of the fries helps melt the cheese slightly, marrying the components together.

The dish delivers a combination of textures, from the crisp fries to the creamy cheese and smooth sauce, offset by the softness and slight sweetness of the caramelized onions. Serving it immediately ensures the fries retain some crispness while the cheese and sauce remain luscious.

For best results, refrigerate any leftover sauce in an airtight container and use it within one week. This recipe works well as a snack, appetizer, or side and can be adapted with different fry types or cheese preferences if desired.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 32 oz French Fries frozen
  • 4 lices American cheese
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp butter

FOR THE SAUCE: 

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp pickle relish sweet
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the french fries based on the package instructions.  You can either bake, fry or air fry the french fries.
  2. While the fries are cooking, prepare the sauce and fried onions.
  3. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Then top the melted butter with the chopped onions.  Sauté the onions in the butter until they are caramelized (3-5 minutes).
  5. Then place the fries on a plate, cover with the American cheese slices, caramelized onions and the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Prepare the sauce ahead and store in the refrigerator up to one week in an airtight container.
  • Serve the fries promptly while still warm to maintain optimal texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 428mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 152IU (3%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Potassium 428mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 152IU 3%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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