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This Ordering Trick Lets You Enjoy In-N-Out’s “Animal Style” Burgers and Fries at McDonald’s

In-N-Out Burger is one of the most beloved fast-food chains in the country, known for its mouthwatering burgers and fries. I mean, Michael B. Jordan could have gone literally anywhere after winning the Best Actor Oscar for Sinners earlier this year, and where did he go? In-N-Out.

Perhaps just as iconic as the burger chain itself is the coveted “animal style” burger. This delicious concoction has quite the reputation, even though In-N-Out Burger only has locations in nine states. And since the vast majority of those are in California, even if you love these burgers (and fries!), you might be out of luck—until now.

Recently, a TikTok video revealed how to replicate In-N-Out’s animal style burger (or at least get pretty darn close) at McDonald’s, which has locations in every single state. Don’t believe us? Read on to find out how to do it at your local Mickey D’s.

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What are “animal style” burgers and fries?

So once upon a time, there were “secret” menu items at In-N-Out that you had to know about ahead of time to order. One of those was the animal style burger. Any burger on the menu could be ordered animal style, which means you’d get it with lettuce, tomato, pickles, extra In-N-Out spread and grilled onions. You could also get animal style fries, which came with melted American cheese, grilled onions and In-N-Out spread.

In-N-Out later dispensed with the secret part and brought animal style burgers and other hidden gems to its official Not So Secret Menu (though not the fries—those are still “secret”). Now, regulars and first-timers alike can order an animal style burger—if you live in California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas or Tennessee.

People who live in the 41 states without an In-N-Out Burger will have to improvise, and that’s where the genius McDonald’s hack comes in. If you’ve never had an animal style burger, or you can’t get them anymore because you no longer live near an In-N-Out (sorry!), you’re going to love knowing how to duplicate them.

How do you order an “animal style” burger at McDonald’s?

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Thanks to a TikTok video that shared the hack, we now know exactly how to replicate an animal style burger at McDonald’s. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Order a Double Cheeseburger with no ketchup.
  2. Add lettuce and tomatoes.
  3. Ask for grilled onions instead of chopped raw onions.
  4. Ask for a side of Big Mac sauce.
  5. Spread the Big Mac sauce on one of the buns. (In-N-Out puts its sauce on the bottom bun, if you want to get technical.)
  6. Dig in.

The only modification that the person taking your order at McDonald’s may object to is the grilled onions. While not traditionally an option as a burger topping at McDonald’s, the breakfast Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel does come with grilled onions on it, so workers are capable of making them. They just may be less inclined to do so if there’s a long line behind you!

The cost of this McDonald’s animal style dupe may vary by location, but it will likely come out around $7, or about $1 or so more than the original at In-N-Out.

How do you order “animal style” fries at McDonald’s?

OK, so now you know how to order an animal style burger at McDonald’s. But what about the fries? Admittedly, this one is a little trickier to replicate … but not impossible. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Order a Basket of Fries, if available at your location.
  2. Order a side of Big Mac sauce, two slices of American cheese and a side of grilled onions.
  3. When you get your food, immediately tear the cheese into pieces, place them on top of the fries and shut the bag to keep the steam inside and melt the cheese.
  4. Top it with the onions and Big Mac sauce once the cheese is melty.
  5. Enjoy!

There are two places you might get tripped up here. One is the grilled onions. But again, if you’re super polite and the restaurant isn’t busy, this shouldn’t be a problem. The second spot is the Basket of Fries. This is a semi-secret menu item here in the U.S., and not all McDonald’s locations have it. (If yours does, it will be listed on the menu.) If not, you could try getting a large order of fries, asking for an empty Happy Meal box and dumping the fries into the box before adding the toppings. Or, take all the ingredients home and assemble and reheat to melt the cheese.

Again, the cost of this order will vary by location. The Basket of Fries, if you can get it, is usually more expensive than a medium order of fries but cheaper than a large, putting it somewhere between $3.50 and $6, depending on where you live. Animal style fries at In-N-Out are priced pretty similarly.

So there you have it—the keys to experiencing the wonder of In-N-Out Burger’s animal style burger and fries from the comfort of your neighborhood McDonald’s. And who knows? You may just uncover a new favorite order.

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