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animal style french fries on a white platter.
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Copycat Animal Style French Fries

These Copycat Animal Style French Fries tastes just like your In and Out favorite. The best part? You don't have to leave the house!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 256kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • serving platter
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen fries any type
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon white vinegar
  • 4 slices American cheese

Instructions

  • Cook fries according to package directions.
  • Preheat a large frying pan over medium-low heat, add the butter, and let it melt.
  • Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and add it to the frying pan.
  • Add the brown sugar and salt to the onion and let it cook slowly.
  • Add water if necessary.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, and vinegar.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • On a serving platter, start by placing the hot fries as the bottom layer.
  • Quickly lay on the slices of cheese in an even layer and allow the hot fries to melt the cheese. Cover the cheese with a layer of onions and add the sauce as the top layer.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg