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I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted! One of the biggest reasons is that we made a huge cross-country move. If there is one thing I miss about CA, it’s In N Out! I miss their burgers and animal style fries. We have yet to find something that comes close, so we decided to attempt making out our own. I must say, this copycat In N Out burger and animal style fries recipe is SOOOOOO good!
Even if you do have an In N Out near you, this recipe is fun to make at home and will help you save a few bucks. The key to a homemade In N Out style burger is the sauce and layering the toppings correctly. The rest is pretty easy!
Copycat In N Out Burger Recipe
Homemade In N Out Burger Ingredients:
- Burger Patties
- Burger Buns
- American Cheese Slices
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Sweet Relish
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Tomato Slices
- Onion
- Dill Pickles (optional)
Burger Patty: In N Out burger patties are pretty thin, so the thinner the better. We made a batch with thicker burgers and a batch with thinner burgers, and I must say the thin patty was the winner. It really does make a difference in the taste and texture.
Burger Bun: The bun is also important. You don’t need anything fancy. The trick is to butter the buns then grill them on the skillet to get that crispy layer while keeping the rest of the bun soft.
The Cheese: As tempting as it might be to get some fancy cheese slices, the good old fashioned American cheese slices are the real winner. Anything else will not give you that In N Out nostalgia.
In N Out Sauce: The In N Out burger sauce recipe is below. Don’t buy a thousand island dressing or secret sauce at the store. Making homemade In N Out sauce is easy and will taste just like it does at In N Out.
The Onions: Whether you like raw or grilled onions on your burger, grilled onions are always great for the animal style fries. When grilling the onions, you need to make sure they stay wet so they don’t get to crispy (more on that below).
The Toppings: Layering the toppings in the right order is important. I promise it makes a difference in the taste and texture!
In N Out Sauce Recipe
Combine 2 parts mayo to 1 part ketchup. Add 1 tablespoon of sweet relish for every 1/2 cup of sauce. Easy peasy!
The sauce will be the first topping on the buttered and grilled bun in the burger layering process.
In N Out Grilled Onions Recipe
Chop an onion into small squares. Add them to a skillet with cooking oil and cook on low-medium until they are translucent and a little brown. If the onions absorb all of the oil, add a splash of water and keep adding water until they are finished. If all the oil and water get absorbed too quick, the grilled onions will come out too crispy.
How to Cook & Layer an Animal Style Burger
We like our In N Out burger animal style. If you want it regular style, just omit the grilled onions, pickles and mustard while cooking the burger patty (more on that below).
- Cook burgers on a skillet (we use this cast iron skillet). When you flip the burger, add a little bit of yellow mustard on top (just enough that it will soak in and get cooked with the burger meat).
- Butter the buns on the inner top and bottom pieces. Grill on the skillet until they are a little crispy.
- Top burger patties with American cheese (the kind that are individually wrapped in plastic).
- Add the In N Out sauce to the bottom bun.
- Add pickles (optional).
- Add a slice or two of tomato.
- Add a slice or two of iceberg lettuce.
- Add the burger patty (with or without cheese).
- Add the onions (raw or grilled).
- Top the burger with the top bun.
In N Out Animal Style Fries Recipe
Fresh or frozen fries will work. We got frozen shoestring fries and cooked them according to the package directions in the air fryer.
Add the fries to a microwave-safe food container. Top the fries with 2 slices of American cheese. Microwave the fries with cheese for about 30 seconds (or just until melted).
Top the cheese fries with grilled onions.
Add In N Out sauce. That’s it!
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FAQs
Animal Style fries, on the other hand, are topped with cheese, spread, and grilled onions. You'll want to mix 'em up with your fork before the cheese starts to coagulate (of course, you can also ask for just plain old cheese fries). And these options are just the start.
How does In-N-Out make their fries? ›
At In-N-Out, french fries come from the finest, freshest potatoes. They're shipped right from the farm, individually cut in our stores, and then cooked in 100% sunflower oil. Our shakes are just as genuine — made with real ice cream.
What are roadkill fries at In-N-Out? ›
You have to try in N out secret menu item, roadkill, which is fries. animal style, with a Flying Dutchman crushed on top. Start by cooking up your fries, then add in a whole bunch of cheese. Toss in the broiler for a couple minutes.
What is gorilla style at in and out? ›
Monkey/Gorilla Style: any burger with animal fries in the middle – most stores will not make this combination. Onion Bun: whole grilled onions on either side of your burger instead of a bun. Tomato Bun: tomato slices on either side of your burger instead of a bun.
What is animal style sauce made of? ›
3 tablespoons (45ml) mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon (15ml) ketchup. 2 teaspoons (10g) sweet pickle relish. 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
What kind of potatoes does In-N-Out use? ›
In-N-Out uses the Kennebec variety of potato for its fries and prepares them on-site as opposed to purchasing them pre-made from other companies. According to In-N-Out the company's french fries are cooked in "100% pure, cholesterol-free sunflower oil".
What are cowboy fries? ›
This dish ticks all the boxes: crispy, golden fries topped with smoky beans, crispy bacon and gooey cheese! This American-inspired dish uses a few clever swaps to keep the calories low while still packing a BBQ punch that reminds us of summer days.
Is In and Out sauce Thousand Island? ›
It's often mistaken (by the naked eye) for Thousand Island dressing, but this spread has its own distinct flavor.
How to get in-n-out fries crispy? ›
Well-Done: If you like your fries extra crispy, this is the way to order them. These fries come out golden brown and so crispy, they're almost crunchy. If you like a really fried fry you can even ask for extra well-done, but those will come out nearly burnt.
Does in and out peel their potatoes? ›
Our fries are made from whole potatoes that are peeled. and diced at each store, a tradition we've upheld since. 1948.
Okay, let's rewind a bit. Legend has it that the name 'Animal' came from the rowdy surfer and skater kids who would hang out at the original In-N-Out location in Baldwin Park, California in the 1960s. The employees referred to them as animals because of their raucous behaviour.
What is a scooby snack at in and out? ›
Other not-so-secret orders include “Roadkill Fries” with hamburger meat crumbled on top, “Grilled Cheese, “Animal Fries” and a “Scooby Snack,” which is just a patty in a wrapper.
What is in the In-N-Out animal style fries? ›
If you don't know, animal-style fries are a special In-N-Out menu item that feature french fries topped with cheese sauce, In-N-Out secret spread, and grilled onions.
What is the secret burger at In and Out? ›
1. Animal-Style Burger. This is probably the most famous thing on the secret menu from In-N-Out, so it's not much of a “secret” anymore. Ordering your burger Animal-Style involves adding a special sauce, grilled onions, a mustard glaze (pre-grilling) and pickles to your burger.
What is a flying Dutchman at In-N-Out? ›
meat and cheese fest. It goes by the name of the "Flying Dutchman," and it's the ultimate Atkin's-friendly menu item. Two slices of cheese melted between two burger patties. No hippie vegetables, no wimpy buns, just pure protein and fat.
What is an In-N-Out pup patty? ›
Pup Patty
If you have a furry friend (or just a craving for some plain beef), order a Pup Patty off of the In-N-Out secret menu. It's simply an unsalted beef patty that's safe for your dog to snack on.
Is Animal-Style fries a secret menu item? ›
In-N-Out Secret Menu Fries
Animal Style: Just like the burger order, this basket of fries will come topped with fried mustard, grilled onions, extra spread, and melted cheese.
What does animal style add to burger? ›
Animal Style is one of the most popular secret styles. In addition to the standard toppings burgers in that range include mustard fried on each meat patty, pickles, grilled onions, and extra spread.
