Animal Style Fries

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Recreate In-N-Out's favorited "Animal Style" fries at home with this easy recipe using frozen fries, quick-caramelized onions, a zesty sauce, and American cheese.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 (28 ounce) package frozen shoestring potato fries
4 slices American cheese

Directions

1 Prepare the Spread: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and set aside until serving.
2 Prepare the Grilled Onions: Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onions and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 20 minutes. When skillet starts to become dry, add 1 tablespoon of water. Continue cooking, stirring often, adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, until onions are very soft, deeply browned, and jammy, 10 to 15 more minutes (you may not need to use all the water). Cover and set aside to keep warm.
3 Prepare fries according to package instructions.
4 Divide fries evenly among 4 plates; immediately top with 1 slice cheese, 3 tablespoons grilled onions, and 3 tablespoons spread. Recipe developed by Nicole Hopper