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Copycat Animal Style Fries

Copycat Animal Style Fries for Ultimate Comfort and Flavor

This Copycat Animal Style Fries recipe delivers crispy, cheesy, and flavorful fries that mimic the beloved fast-food version, perfect for comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish or chopped pickles
  • 1 teaspoon sugar can be omitted
  • to taste chili flakes optional
For the Fries
  • ½ bag frozen fries shoestring or crinkle-cut
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or American cheese swap for mozzarella if desired
  • 2 onions diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil and the diced onions, seasoning with ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir occasionally for about 30 minutes until caramelized.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sweet relish, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and optional chili flakes. Set aside.
  3. Preheat your oven or fryer as per the frozen fries package instructions and cook fries for 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Transfer fries to a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Broil for 3–5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  5. Top melted cheese fries with caramelized onions and drizzle the special sauce over the top. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with toppings like bacon or spicy cheese for extra flavor. Make the special sauce ahead for better taste.

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