Air-Fryer Animal Fries

Air-Fryer Animal Fries

This Air Fryer Animal Fries recipe will show you how to make the In N Out Burger classic at home. Crisp fries are drenched in cheese, Thousand Island dressing, diced onions to make an indulgent side dish packed with flavor. If you love animal style fries from In-N-Out Burger, this copycat recipe will let you make animal fries at home. These homemade golden fries are topped with a zesty sauce, complete with sweet caramelized onions and American cheese on top.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 637 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 - russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp - butter
  • 1 - white onion
  • 1 tsp - seasoning blend
  • 4 slices - American cheese
  • ½ cup - Thousand Island Dressing

Instructions

  1. Peel your potatoes. Cut them into long, fry shaped length.
  2. Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick cooking spray
  3. Place them in your Air Fryer for 15 minutes at 370 degrees. Shake them halfway through at the 7-minute mark, then continue to cook.
  4. While the fries are cooking, heat a skillet over medium high heat. Melt butter in skillet.
  5. Add onions to the butter and sauté until they are golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  6. When the fries are done cooking, season them with House Seasoning Blend. Arrange the seasoned fries on a serving plate. Layer the American cheese over the fries.
  7. Add cooked onions on top of the cheese and drizzle dressing over the top.

Nutrition

Energy: 637 kcal | Total Fat: 41 g | Saturated: 13 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 71 mg | Total Carbs: 56 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 14 g | Proteins: 14 g | Sodium: 1,318 mg | Polyunsaturated: 13 g | Monounsaturated: 10 g

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