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A generous serving of animal style fries featuring crispy golden fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, a drizzle of secret sauce, and fresh chopped green onions, all arranged on a rustic white plate with a colorful background.

Copycat Animal Style Fries: 50-Minute In-N-Out Recipe

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Discover how to make Copycat Animal Style Fries in just 50 minutes with this delicious, crispy, and cheesy In-N-Out inspired recipe. Perfect for burger nights, snacks, or satisfying fast food cravings at home.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup beef gravy or brown gravy packet
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or deep fryer. Toss the cut potatoes in vegetable oil and fry until golden and crispy. Alternatively, bake for a healthier option. Drain on paper towels.
  2. While fries cook, sauté chopped onions until caramelized. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and soy sauce to create the signature sauce.
  3. Arrange fries on a serving platter. Top with caramelized onions, chopped pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle the sauce over the fries and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double fry the potatoes or bake at high temperature.
  • Adjust toppings to taste — add bacon or jalapenos for extra flavor.
  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Side Dish
  • Method: Frying and assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based gravy and toppings)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
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