Ingredients
– Frozen shoestring French fries
– 1 finely diced yellow onion for caramelized onions
– 1 teaspoon brown sugar for caramelized onions
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce for caramelized onions
– 2 tablespoons butter for caramelized onions
– ½ cup mayonnaise for special sauce
– 2 tablespoons ketchup for special sauce
– 2 tablespoons sweet relish for special sauce
– 1 teaspoon vinegar for special sauce
– 1 teaspoon sugar for special sauce
– 3 to 4 slices of yellow American cheese for topping
Instructions
1-First, preheat your air fryer to 350ºF and add the frozen shoestring French fries. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket once midway for that perfect crispy texture.
2-While the fries cook, prepare the caramelized onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 finely diced yellow onion, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Stir occasionally for 7-10 minutes until the onions turn golden and soft.
3-Next, make the special sauce by mixing ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons sweet relish, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl until it’s smooth and creamy.
4-After the fries are done, transfer them to a baking sheet and top with 3 to 4 slices of yellow American cheese. Broil for about 30 seconds until the cheese melts just right.
5-Finally, add the caramelized onions on top and drizzle the special sauce over everything. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, making it an ideal appetizer for food enthusiasts or party hosts.
Last Step:
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🧅 Use finely diced onions and keep the heat moderate to achieve perfect caramelization without burning.
🔥 Watch closely under the broiler to melt the cheese without burning the fries.
🍴 Serve immediately for best texture, as the fries can become soggy if left standing too long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg