Description
Californian classic animal-style fries elevate french fries with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and special sauce. Crispy potatoes drowned in tangy, creamy goodness promise pure indulgence for burger lovers craving that iconic In-N-Out flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Fries:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen French fries
Cheese:
- 6–8 slices American cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons dill or sweet relish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare fries using preferred method – air fryer or oven – ensuring crispy golden texture at 400°F.
- Create caramelized onions by melting butter in skillet over medium heat, adding diced onions and sugar, stirring frequently until deep golden brown and richly seasoned.
- Whisk burger sauce ingredients in small bowl until smooth and well-combined, then refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Arrange hot fries closely together on parchment-lined baking sheet, maximizing surface coverage.
- Layer cheese slices completely over fries, covering most surface area.
- Return sheet to oven at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, melting cheese until slightly bubbling and fries remain crisp.
- Generously scatter caramelized onions across cheesy fries, creating even distribution.
- Drizzle burger sauce in zigzag pattern over entire dish, ensuring each fry receives complementary flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while fries remain hot and cheese stays melted, delivering maximum taste experience.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp fries require thorough drying before cooking to achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, using low-medium heat and occasional stirring.
- Homemade burger sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free mayonnaise and verify all sauce ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 631 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 771 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg