Dairy-Free Cheesy Fries

Treat yourself to a guilt-free indulgence with these Dairy-Free Cheesy Fries—crispy, golden russet potatoes topped with a velvety, plant-based cheese sauce that's packed with flavor. Perfect for those avoiding dairy, this recipe combines smoky paprika-seasoned fries with a creamy cashew-based sauce, elevated by the nutty richness of nutritional yeast and a tangy hint of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. With just 20 minutes of prep and no complicated techniques, this crowd-pleasing side dish is ideal for game day snacking, casual dinners, or any time you're craving classic comfort food reimagined. Serve these irresistibly crispy fries fresh from the oven, with cheese sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping delights.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thoroughly wash and peel the potatoes, if desired. Cut them into evenly sized fries, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the potato fries with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the fries out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overlapping for the best crispiness.

Step 5

Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

While the fries are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften.

Step 7

Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a high-speed blender along with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, water, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 8

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt or nutritional yeast if preferred.

Step 10

Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool briefly.

Step 11

Generously drizzle the dairy-free cheese sauce over the baked fries, or serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.

Step 12

Enjoy your dairy-free cheesy fries immediately while they are warm and crispy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1661.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2240.7

Total Fat 91.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2561.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 61.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262.3mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 7786.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 53.8%