In-N-Out Burger at Home with Animal Style Fries
Cozy Sparrow

In-N-Out Burger at Home with Animal Style Fries

86Min
4Servings
920Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
#burger#fast food#comfort food#fries#smash burger

Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Large frying pan
Spatula
Large pot
Tongs
Stovetop
Serving plates

Ingredients

Burger

ground beef (fresh)

450 g

cheddar cheese (sliced)

120 g

yellow onion (thinly sliced)

1 piece

burger buns (toasted)

4 piece

Secret Sauce

mayonnaise (room temperature)

120 ml

ketchup (room temperature)

60 ml

yellow mustard (room temperature)

30 ml

dill pickle relish (finely chopped)

30 ml

granulated sugar (dissolved)

5 g

Animal Style Fries

russet potatoes (cut into fries)

800 g

yellow onion (thinly sliced)

2 piece

cheddar cheese (shredded)

80 g

vegetable oil (for frying)

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare Secret Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients together until well combined

5 min
Let sauce sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld
2

Prepare Vegetables

Slice onions thinly for burgers and caramelize extra for fries

10 min
Slice onions uniformly for even caramelization
3

Cut and Soak Fries

Cut potatoes into fries and soak in cold water

15 min
Soaking removes excess starch for crispier fries
4

Caramelize Onions

Cook onions slowly until golden and sweet for burgers and fries topping

20 minLow heattimer 20 min
Don't rush - low and slow creates the best flavor
5

Fry the Fries

Double-fry potatoes for extra crispy exterior and fluffy interior

15 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min
Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature
6

Form Burger Patties

Divide beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into loose balls

5 min
Don't overwork the meat - loose patties make better smash burgers
7

Cook Smash Burgers

Smash patties on hot griddle and cook until crispy edges form

6 minHigh heattimer 3 min
Press firmly with spatula for maximum contact and crispy crust
8

Melt Cheese on Patties

Add cheese slices to patties and cover to melt

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
Cover pan to trap steam for faster melting
9

Toast Burger Buns

Lightly toast buns on the same griddle for added flavor

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
Use the burger drippings for extra flavor
10

Assemble Animal Style Fries

Top fries with caramelized onions, cheese, and secret sauce

3 min
Layer sauce, then onions, then cheese for best melting
11

Assemble Burgers

Spread sauce on buns, add patties with cheese, top with caramelized onions

3 min
Serve immediately while cheese is melted

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Best enjoyed fresh. Fries lose crispiness when stored. Reheat patties separately from buns.

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