Description
Craving California’s iconic Animal Style Fries from In-N-Out? These loaded french fries combine crispy potatoes, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and signature sauce for a mouthwatering west coast experience that will satisfy late-night hunger and deliver pure deliciousness. You cannot resist this irresistible flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ bag frozen fries
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or american cheese
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
Special Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ketchup
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sugar
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gently sauté diced onions in a blend of melted butter and neutral oil over a low, steady heat. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and allow them to slowly transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. This caramelization process will take approximately 30 minutes, requiring patience and occasional heat adjustment.
- Craft the signature sauce by whisking together creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, zesty vinegar, sweet pickle relish, a touch of sugar, and a hint of chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until the condiment achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Prepare the potato fries according to package recommendations, ensuring they emerge crisp and golden from the oven or deep fryer.
- Arrange the piping hot fries on a serving plate, creating a generous base. Layer slices of sharp cheddar or classic American cheese across the surface, then slide under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling blanket.
- Crown the cheesy fries with the meticulously caramelized onions, then generously drizzle the custom-crafted special sauce over the entire creation, ensuring each bite is infused with rich, complementary flavors.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning, which requires patience and occasional stirring.
- Use high-starch potatoes like Russet for crispiest fries, ensuring they’re thoroughly dried before cooking to prevent sogginess.
- Customize special sauce by adjusting spice levels or substituting ingredients for dietary preferences like using vegan mayo or low-sugar ketchup.
- Opt for cast iron skillet when
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg