Animal Style Fries

Everyone knows that despite being freshly cut, the pale and soggy fries are In-N-Out's weakest point, but if you smother them in cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and In-N-Out spread, they're magical. So replacing the sad fries with crispy frozen fries really is an improvement over the originals here. Spread is just a basic sweet and tangy burger sauce with mayo, ketchup, relish, a little sugar, and a little vinegar. The onions are really the stars here - soft, sweet, and jammy. Be sure to serve immediately as soon as the fries are cooked - the residual heat of the fries and the onions is what melts the cheese. 

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 776 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 slices American cheese
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 4 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
• 4 tablespoons water, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) package frozen shoestring potato fries

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Prepare fries according to package instructions.

Step 4

Divide fries evenly among 4 plates; immediately top with 1 slice cheese, 3 tablespoons grilled onions, and 3 tablespoons spread.