In-N-Out Burger and Animal Style Fries (Homemade)
In-N-Out Burger and Animal Style Fries (Homemade)
Ingredients
For the Burger Buns
- 1 cup warm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 brown onions, medium, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Animal Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons caramelized onions, from above
For the Fries
- 2 russet potatoes, large
- 2 cups ice
- 8 cups water, cold
- 6 cups peanut oil, or other high smoke point oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend, divided into 8 (3 ounce) patties
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, medium, sliced
Instructions
- 1
For the Burger Buns: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Attach the dough hook and mix on low speed for 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 6-8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Lightly grease a large bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 4
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (about 2.5 ounces each). Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between them.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Cover the baking sheet with a kitchen towel and let the buns proof for another 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon water for the egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the proofed buns with the egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
For the Caramelized Onions: While the buns are rising, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat. Add the finely diced brown onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply caramelized and browned. Set aside.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
For the Animal Style Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons of the prepared caramelized onions. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
For the Fries: Wash and thinly slice the russet potatoes into fry-like strips (about 1/4 inch thick). In a large bowl, combine the ice and cold water. Add the sliced potatoes and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them very dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 35 min
- 10
Heat the peanut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spider strainer to remove the fries and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Season immediately with salt.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
For the Burgers: Divide the ground beef into 8 (3 ounce) patties. Season both sides of each patty with salt and black pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Place 2 patties in the hot skillet. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula covered with parchment paper, smash the patties thinly. Cook for 2 minutes. Squeeze 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard in a spiral pattern onto the raw side of each patty. Flip the patties and immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Repeat with remaining patties.
⏱️ 10 min
- 13
Toast the burger buns lightly on a griddle or in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 14
Burger Assembly: Spread a generous amount of Animal Style Sauce on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Add a layer of shredded lettuce, then a slice of tomato. Place two cheesy burger patties on top. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over the patties. Spread more Animal Style Sauce on the top bun and place it on the assembled burger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 15
Animal Style Fries Assembly: Place a serving of the crispy fries on a plate. Drizzle a generous amount of the Animal Style Sauce over the fries. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over the sauce and fries. Serve immediately with the burgers.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
In-N-Out Burger and Animal Style Fries (Homemade)
For the Burger Buns
- 1 cup warm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 brown onions, medium, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Animal Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons caramelized onions, from above
For the Fries
- 2 russet potatoes, large
- 2 cups ice
- 8 cups water, cold
- 6 cups peanut oil, or other high smoke point oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend, divided into 8 (3 ounce) patties
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 8 American cheese slices
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, medium, sliced
Instructions
- 1
For the Burger Buns: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Attach the dough hook and mix on low speed for 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 6-8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Lightly grease a large bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 4
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (about 2.5 ounces each). Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between them.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Cover the baking sheet with a kitchen towel and let the buns proof for another 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon water for the egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the proofed buns with the egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
For the Caramelized Onions: While the buns are rising, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat. Add the finely diced brown onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply caramelized and browned. Set aside.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
For the Animal Style Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons of the prepared caramelized onions. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
For the Fries: Wash and thinly slice the russet potatoes into fry-like strips (about 1/4 inch thick). In a large bowl, combine the ice and cold water. Add the sliced potatoes and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them very dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 35 min - 10
Heat the peanut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spider strainer to remove the fries and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Season immediately with salt.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
For the Burgers: Divide the ground beef into 8 (3 ounce) patties. Season both sides of each patty with salt and black pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Place 2 patties in the hot skillet. Using a burger press or a sturdy spatula covered with parchment paper, smash the patties thinly. Cook for 2 minutes. Squeeze 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard in a spiral pattern onto the raw side of each patty. Flip the patties and immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Repeat with remaining patties.
⏱️ 10 min - 13
Toast the burger buns lightly on a griddle or in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 14
Burger Assembly: Spread a generous amount of Animal Style Sauce on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Add a layer of shredded lettuce, then a slice of tomato. Place two cheesy burger patties on top. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over the patties. Spread more Animal Style Sauce on the top bun and place it on the assembled burger.
⏱️ 5 min - 15
Animal Style Fries Assembly: Place a serving of the crispy fries on a plate. Drizzle a generous amount of the Animal Style Sauce over the fries. Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onions over the sauce and fries. Serve immediately with the burgers.
⏱️ 5 min