Vegan Cheesy Fries

Craving comfort food with a plant-based twist? These Vegan Cheesy Fries are a crowd-pleasing, guilt-free indulgence that you won’t be able to resist! Made with crispy, oven-baked Russet potatoes seasoned with a savory blend of paprika and garlic powder, this recipe skips the fryer but delivers all the crunch. The real star, though, is the lusciously creamy vegan cheese sauce, crafted from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and Dijon mustard, giving it that bold, cheesy flavor with zero dairy. Drizzled generously over the golden fries and topped with fresh chives, this dish is perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. Quick to prepare, completely plant-based, and irresistibly delicious, these cheesy vegan fries are sure to steal the spotlight at your next snack session, gameday gathering, or movie night.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 cup Vegan cheese sauce
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the Russet potatoes, leaving the skin on for added texture.

Step 3

Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick fries.

Step 4

Rinse the sliced potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with paper towels.

Step 5

In a large bowl, toss the potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

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

Step 8

While the fries are baking, prepare the vegan cheese sauce: combine nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and turmeric powder in a small bowl.

Step 9

In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk over medium heat and whisk in the dry mixture, stirring continuously.

Step 10

Add Dijon mustard and black pepper, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 11

Once the fries are crisp and cooked through, remove them from the oven.

Step 12

Drizzle the hot vegan cheese sauce generously over the fries.

Step 13

Sprinkle chopped chives over the cheesy fries for garnish.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Cheesy Fries hot and fresh!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377.8

Total Fat 61.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3626.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 33.3g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 571.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3579.1mg	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: 39.2%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 51.3%