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· December 13, 2021

In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries

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An easy In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries recipe of french fries topped with American cheese slices, caramelized onions and the special sauce.

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I recently took a trip to LA for some very important business — *whisper screams* BTS’ Permission To Dance concert! (I know! It still feels like it was a feverish dream). The first thing I sought out after exiting the airport was a good old order of Animal Style fries from In-N-Out to satisfy my hungry self. Easy to say, I devoured mine within minutes.

After posting the recipe for Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger/Sandwich that’s inspired by KFC’s Zinger Burger/Sandwich, a few of my followers on Instagram requested for more copycat recipes. So I thought this would be a great follow up to that!

Animal Style Fries

What exactly is this not-so-secret menu option from In-N-Out? An order of french fries topped with American cheese slices and caramelized onions, then drenched in special sauce.

The creamy special sauce in question has a mouthwatering tangy and sweet flavor. To recreate that, I used a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, sweet relish and sugar. I personally like to put in a bit of chili flakes to add a bit of heat, but that’s totally optional.

in-n-out animal style fries sauce copycat

Notes For In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries

  • Onions – It takes at least 30 minutes on medium low/low heat for the onions to caramelize into the sweet, dark golden perfection. If it seems like the onions are burning, turn down the heat a little bit.
  • Chili flakes – The In-N-Out sauce doesn’t use chili flakes but I added it in for some heat. It’s optional and up to your preference.
  • American cheese slices – In-N-Out uses American cheese slices. I sometimes like to use shredded cheddar. Either one will work.

Here are some other appetizers for you to check out:

  • Cheesy Garlic Bread Roll-Ups
  • Spicy Salmon Mini Taco
  • Baked Chili Oil Burrata
  • Mini Crab Rangoon Pizza

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in-n-out animal style fries sauce copycat

In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries

An easy In-N-Out Copycat Animal Style Fries recipe of french fries topped with American cheese slices, caramelized onions and the special sauce.
4.34 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

In-N-Out Inspired Special Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sweet relish
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp chili flakes optional

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag frozen fries
  • cheddar cheese/American cheese
  • 2 onions diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a pan over medium low heat and pour in neutral oil.
  • Add the minced onions and salt to the pan.
  • Stir every few minutes until the onions caramelize. If the onions look like its burning, turn down the heat. This will take at least 30 minutes or longer.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Bake/Fry the frozen fries per the package instructions.
  • Once the fries are cooked, add grated cheddar cheese or sliced American cheese on top and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Once the cheese melts, add the caramelized onions and pour the sauce on top and enjoy!

Notes

*The In-N-Out sauce doesn’t use chili flakes but I added it in for some heat. It’s optional, it’s up to your preference. 
*If it seems like the onions are burning, turn down the heat a little bit.
*Very important to keep stirring the onions.
*In-N-Out uses American cheese slices. I sometimes like to use shredded cheddar. Either one will work.
Keyword animal style fries, cheese fries, fast food copycat, fries, in n out copycat
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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Comments

  1. Mubeenah says

    January 10, 2022 at 7:03 AM

    5 stars
    Recipe is very clearly written and easy to follow . The sauce was super delicious and definitely something I will be trying again.
    This was my first attempt at making anything in the kitchen so an easy one to start with ! The sauce makes for a lovely doritos dip too 😋

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    • Farah J says

      January 10, 2022 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks so much for trying it! And I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply

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