Dairy-Free Nacho Fries

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food without the dairy with these irresistible Dairy-Free Nacho Fries! Crispy, oven-baked russet potato fries are seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, chili powder, and garlic, then drizzled with a velvety, plant-based "cheese" sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a touch of zesty lime juice. Topped with fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, and green onions, this crowd-pleasing dish is a vibrant, flavor-packed alternative to traditional nachos. Perfect for game day, parties, or weeknight snacking, these nacho fries deliver all the bold, cheesy satisfaction in a dairy-free, gluten-free package. Make this easy vegan recipe your new favorite appetizer or side dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (for cheese sauce)
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Jalapeño slices
• 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
• 2 stalks Green onions

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Wash and cut the potatoes into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the fries in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.

Step 5

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

Step 6

While the fries are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce by combining nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes creamy (about 5 minutes). Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove from heat.

Step 8

Once the fries are done, arrange them on a serving plate.

Step 9

Drizzle the dairy-free cheese sauce generously over the fries.

Step 10

Top with fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free nacho fries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1781.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1787.4

Total Fat 46.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3365.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.3g
Protein 49.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 701.6mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 7734.8mg	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: 22.7%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 66.5%