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Copycat In-N-Out Animal Style Fries

French fries loaded with sweet onions, melted cheese, and zesty sauce make these delicious Copycat In-N-Out Animal Style Fries! Now you can make these anytime at home with this easy recipe!

Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Copycat In-N-Out Animal Style Fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For the fries:

  • 32 ounces frozen french fries
  • 4 American cheese slices

For the onions:

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 TBS butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (reduced fat or regular)
  • 3 TBS ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 ½  TBS sweet pickle relish
  • dash salt
  • dash pepper

Instructions

For the sauce:

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl, then place in the fridge to meld the flavors.

For the fries:

  1. Cook the frozen french fries according to the directions. Set aside.

For the onions:

  1. To caramelize the onions, place a medium or small skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, sautéing. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook 5 more minutes, sautéing while cooking. Once the onions are browned they are done. Set aside.

To assemble fries:

  1. Preheat the oven to broil. Cover a medium baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Spread the cooked french fries in an even layer. Add 4 slices of American cheese over the top. Place into the oven and broil for 5 minutes, watching it closely. Once the cheese is melted they are done. *Broil time may vary based off your oven, so watch them carefully while they are cooking* Remove from oven.

  2. Spread cooked onions over the top evenly. Spread In-N-Out Sauce over the top. Eat immediately.

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