In-N-Out is consistently ranked one of the best fast food joints in the country. Millions swear by the chain's no-frills burgers (especially when ordered animal-style) and shakes, with powerful names regularly speaking out in agreement that no one does fast food like In-N-Out. These include Julia Child (who loved the restaurant), Ina Garten, and Anthony Bourdain. Here's the thing: Most people love the burgers, but they don't always love In-N-Out's french fries.
I myself am a devoted fan of In-N-Out and while I order the fries each time I visit, it's mostly a matter of principle. They're honestly not great (ketchup covers up a multitude of sins) and are often described as limp and soggy. I love that they're made fresh, never frozen, but they seriously lack the crisp factor that makes, say, McDonald's fries so craveable. As it turns out, you can order In-N-Out fries on the crispier side, if you just know what to say.
When you order In-N-Out french fries "well done," they will be cooked a bit longer than normal, resulting in a crispier exterior. It's unclear why the burger chain doesn't automatically cook its fries to be crispier, but at least it's an option. It's worth noting that even ordering the fries well done doesn't mean they'll taste exactly like other fast food chains' versions. In-N-Out fries are made from only potatoes and sunflower oil, but other fast food fries achieve their flavor and texture by adding a lot of ingredients that are hard to pronounce and heavily processed. Clearly, "real food" tastes different, but a little extra time in the fryer doesn't hurt.
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