In-N-Out Animal Style Fries (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ In-N-Out Inspired Special Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tbsp ketchup
03 - 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
04 - 2 tbsp sweet relish
05 - 1 tbsp sugar
06 - 1/2 tbsp chili flakes (optional)

→ Main Ingredients

07 - 1/2 bag frozen fries
08 - Cheddar cheese or American cheese, grated or sliced
09 - 2 onions, diced
10 - 2 tbsp butter
11 - 1 tbsp neutral oil
12 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Instructions:

01 - Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat and add neutral oil. Add the minced onions and salt to the pan. Stir every few minutes until the onions caramelize to a golden brown, about 30 minutes. If onions appear to be burning, reduce heat.
02 - Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sweet relish, sugar, and chili flakes in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Bake or fry the frozen fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden.
04 - Arrange cooked fries on an oven-safe dish, top with grated cheddar or sliced American cheese, and broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
05 - Top the cheese-covered fries with caramelized onions and pour the special sauce over everything. Serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - For authentic flavor, cook the onions slowly until deeply caramelized, which may take up to 45 minutes.