In-N-Out Style Animal Fries
Crispy fries smothered in melted cheese, grilled onions, and special sauce, a copycat of the famously off-menu California burger chain order.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 620 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep fryer or heavy pot
- •Skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- fat
- 38
- carbs
- 60
- protein
- 14
- calories
- 620
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes. Dry them thoroughly.
- 2
Fry the potatoes at 325°F until soft but pale. Remove them and let them rest.
- 3
Caramelize the sliced onions slowly in a skillet. Cook until they turn deep golden brown.
- 4
Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish together in a bowl for the special sauce.
- 5
Fry the potatoes again at 375°F. Cook until they are golden and crisp.
- 6
Pile the hot fries on a plate. Top immediately with cheese so it melts.
- 7
Spoon the caramelized onions over the fries. Drizzle with the special sauce and serve.
Chef's tips
Fry the potatoes twice so they stay super crisp under the heavy toppings. Cook the onions low and slow to bring out their natural sweet flavor.
Storage
Best eaten immediately; fries lose crispness quickly.
Reheating
Reheat in a hot oven, not a microwave, to maintain crispness.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Not drying the potatoes completely before frying, which makes them soggy
- •Cooking the onions too fast over high heat instead of slowly browning them
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