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This In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries copycat recipe will bring the deliciousness of the West Coast fast food chain to wherever you are in the world.
Fun fact about me: I lived in San Diego for three years. In-N-Out first started in California, and 266 of its 386 locations are in California, with 8 being in San Diego.
What I love about this fast food place is that their menu is very small and rarely changes drastically, which is really nice because you don’t ever get overwhelmed while ordering. Unlike other franchises (cough cough McDonalds…) that bring out new menu items for every trend or season, In-N-Out focuses on what they do and do it well.
When I lived in San Diego, I used to eat In-N-Out at least three times a week – and that was just on weekdays. On the weekends, I pretty much lived there!
Although they now have locations in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Oregon, it is pretty much exclusively a West Coast franchise. In other words, out here in Georgia or over on the East Coast, you won’t be able to indulge in the goodness of In-N-Out.
That’s why it’s much duty to bring you this In-N-Out copycat fries recipe to you –so you can enjoy it from wherever! Of course, if you ever go to California or San Diego, you have to check out the real thing. I also have so many other San Diego food recommendations, so don’t forget to look through them before planning your trip.
In-N-Out fries are made with fresh, hand-cut potatoes and prepared in 100% sunflower oil. The Animal-Style fries were my absolute favorite. They would take their classic french fries and load them with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and an Animal-Style sauce.
We would get them before or after any road trip or even after school, just as a treat. What made these fries so special was the sauce, which is made of mayo, ketchup, relish vinegar, and a little bit of salt and sugar.
It’s such a yummy, tangy, and creamy sauce that goes on top of your fries and burgers.
When you make these In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries, you are going to be singing my praises. This recipe pairs perfectly with my Black Bean Mexicali Burgers from my cookbook or any sandwich and burger recipe from my blog. Here are some recommendations:
- Chicken Pesto Sandwich
- Masala Burgers
- Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
- Korean Chicken Cheesesteak
- Grilled Vegetable Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich
You can also find more by filtering through my “Lunch” and “Dinner” recipes or using the search bar on my Recipes page.
Tips and Tricks for the Best In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries
Copycat recipes can be tricky because if you’ve experienced the real thing, you are going to have high expectations, especially with this recipe! However, after perfecting this In-N-Out copycat recipe, here are my tips and tricks:
- I used frozen french fries for this recipe. I recommend using whatever brand you like best and popping them in the air fryer at 350º F for 12-15 mins. Feel free to throw on some other spices too!
- For the cheese, I used pre-sliced yellow American cheese. It melts so well! However, you can also use shredded yellow cheese.
- Make a big batch of the Animal-Style sauce and store it in a mason jar or squirt bottle. It’s bursting with flavor, so you’ll definitely want to save it. You can use it in sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fries, and so much more.
In N Out Animal Style Fries
- Author: Sweta Patel
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
Scale
Caramelized Onions
- 1 finely diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
Animal Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
Assembly for French Fries
- 1 bag of your favorite frozen shoestring French fries
- 3–4 slices of yellow American cheese
Instructions
- Air fry the French fries accordingly to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt the butter and add the onions. Add the brown sugar and soy sauce, cook on medium heat until the onions are nicely caramelized. 7-10 mins.
- In a bowl, mix everything listed under “animal style sauce” together into a bowl until you have no lumps.
- Once the fries are done, place them on a baking sheet and add the slices of cheese on top. Place under the broiler for 30 seconds or until the cheese is nice and melted, add the onions + sauce, enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
Keywords: In n out fries, animal style fries, air fryer, copy cat recipes
